Look out for the PRETZEL (it's big!) and you'll know you've made it to your destination. Pretzel…read morePark had a lot of space to run, great play equipment and a dog park on-site. It's a great spot and the adjacent subway line is a bonus too!

Well since it looks like I have some explaining to do, I may as well kick it off with one of my…read morefavorite Homer Simpson quotes that best sums it up - "Here's to alcohol: the source of, and answer to, all of life's problems." Because of Alcohol there comes a time where you might find yourself having to help a friend walk down two incredibly vast hills and the longest flight of suicide stairs that you ever witnessed, as he flails his $300 sunglasses and weaves tales that you can't even begin to grasp all the way. There also comes a time where because of it you magically see a regular bush materialize into a perfectly tan set of buns. and as you start to sober up a little bit you realize that you were caught in the act of staring at someone when they were in an awkward squatting position for over a minute. And when that happens you have to go back and tell your friends about no matter what nickname it earns you (I've earned nicknames for reasons far worse that I'll plead the fifth on.). And yet while all of the above are situations that can go horribly wrong, they manage to go horribly right. I'm nowhere near the lengthy wordsmith that Aaron is. But luckily since he summed up the whole adventure smashingly I don't need to be. He's dead on about it being a fine blend of Rittenhouse Square and Logan Circle (with a little bit of *ahem* Clark Park added in). And it's named for a statue that makes me wish that I had a giant cup of dipping mustard handy. And all of that, and the many adventures that it weaves is enough to make Pretzel Park pretty impressive.

I absolutely love this trail. It has two connecting points where you can walk on the Bala Cynwyd…read moreside or the Manayunk side you have the option of riding your bike, walking or jogging. You meet so many friendly faces along the way . On the cynwyd side all the way at the end there's the Cynwyd train station Where you can stop in for a cup of coffee or bite to eat whatever hits your fancy. There's also a children's park there are several parking lots where you can enter into the trail. It's really peaceful, serene, well kept and maintained.

I bike thru this trail several times a week - and I've also run it. It's a short little trail that…read moreis very well maintained and quite beautiful. There is a gravel portion and a paved portion and I have biked and run on both. Pre pandemic they hosted yoga classes on the bridge. It is much improved now that the bridge doesn't lock at night. It still seems well used into the evenings when I've been on it. Def hit this trail up if you are in the area!

Beautiful park in Roxborough neighborhood of NW Phila. PA…read moreWell kept park by loving caretakers, great summer concerts series, with Philadelphia's premier local bands.

A great staple in the Roxborough neighborhood. Home of the Philly Egg Hunt each year, always well…read moremaintained and clean and a beautiful oasis in the city.

Fairmount Park is one of the biggest parks in the United States. It still has original houses from…read morethe 1700s. It has walking trails, ballfields and playgrounds. You can also drive through the park. Smith playground is a mansion with indoor activities and a big outdoor playground for kids. The best part about Smith playground is the giant wooden slide. The kids and adults can both go on the discovery center is in a former reservoir. It has walking trails and indoor activities to learn about the park. The horticultural center in Japanese teahouse are also located in the park. It's a great place to picnic!

Fairmount Park offers a wide range of activities, from exploring historical sites and gardens to…read moreenjoying outdoor recreation and attending events. You can stroll along the Trolley Trail, visit Boathouse Row, and marvel at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities for picnicking and boating on Concourse Lake. Fairmount Park is also home to the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Zoo, making it a great destination for families. I am normally here for The roots picnic, but realized this park has so much to offer. If you are up for outdoor activities, make sure to come by and explore. One tidbit, make sure you make sure you are going to this park because there is another Fairmount park that is also in Philly. Enjoy!

Amazing and very clean overall great fun and my kids really enjoyed this fun experienceread more

I went here a lot when I was a little kid. My parents were both runners and would run in the park…read moreon weekends. A friend and I went a couple weeks ago in May. The cool thing about this park is that you can go places in it you have never been before every time. We parked off of Henry Avenue and went around to the stables where I have never been before. My friend says there is usually a lot of horses there and the people who work there are very friendly. Hung out with some barn. Cats saw one horse, but it was a Sunday so... there was a field of buttercups that told me I would soon be having a coronary. It was idyllic. Then this little switch back took us to the water right by kitchen lane and we waded and watched the tadpoles. I may or may not have fallen and continued to roll into the water deeper until I was up to my neck lying down, which is funny. Apologies to the tadpoles. Some highlights I know from the past, are walking up to the statue of a native, who is apparently not a statue of who it says it is so I'm not even gonna include the name because it's not really him and I don't know how to spell the whole thing except that the word Teddy is in front of it. But that is a really cool hike if you can even call it a hike. Maybe 3 miles and the stairs to help you and all the trails have trees painted certain way so you know which trail you're on and where you're going. Next, I think I'm gonna check out the hermit cave off of -you guessed it - Hermitage Rd - which for some reason I've never been to before. Just so you know, there are also barbecues and various places around the park you can bring charcoal briquettes to and have your whole family out there. It's very much dog friendly. See them cooling off in the water a lot. And hey, it was 1985 when I got attacked by dogs here so no hard feelings on that front. A lot of people don't know that this is also really Fairmount Park and not to connect to each other and you can walk all the way to the art museum if you would like. Just look up a trail map. I believe it is either 8 or 10 miles one way though. Yes it's a huge park. Actually it is the largest city park in the US as far as I am aware that has every thing natural preserved. I don't know why it's not all called Fairmount Park anymore but the fact that all of this water starts in a parking lot in the Montgomery Mall - which I found out from the friends of the Wissahican page - is pretty incredible. It's a great way to spend a nice afternoon and it's pretty in the fall spring summer and I don't like the winter so who knows what it looks like then. Probably pretty for people who like the winter.

Hard to rate an entire park this massive, but all things considered, after 5 years of traversing…read morethe trails here, this is an awesome park. Note that I live in U-City, so the fact that such a massive trail system exists in only a ~20 minute drive, depending on which part of the park I start in, is a blessing and keeps my sanity. Friends of Wissahickon does a great job maintaining trails and even expanding the system over the past few years. I don't think I've ever observed an unseemly part of the park. Definitely unseemly times of year like the snow thaw or the time between the trees dying and the snow falling, but otherwise, this park is beautiful all times of year. I've never had a hard time parking, never even had trouble with crowds even around the most popular trails (ex. Forbidden Drive). Even the bikers are friendly and patient here! Would strongly recommend not only visiting but coming back to keep exploring! I'm still finding new gems in this massive trail system.

You can walk behind all the shops along main street without all the people stopping in front of…read moreyou. Safe travels and be careful for bikes

I was recently looking for a nice, easy hike somewhere in the vicinity of my home in Center City…read moreand came across The Towpath. By hiking standards, I'd rate this as very easy, as the trail is flat and wide, with a combination of dirt and gravel for walking. The Towpath runs along the Manayunk Canal and Schulykill River beyond and makes for a nice, peaceful stroll along the water. Along the way you see plenty of artwork and murals, as well as eerie remnants of a time when this place was a booming center for industry. Fascinating! Being it was late fall, there wasn't a lot of wildlife out and about, but I'm sure it's even more beautiful and alive in the warmer months. PS. Main Street in Manayunk runs parallel to the Towpath and is a great place to explore in and of itself! Plenty of unique shops and eateries to be found.

I was in the Merion Station area with a good friend of mine and decided to stop off here to play…read moresome tennis. General Wayne Park has three courts, which are all very well maintained. None of the courts had any major scratches, no cracks and the seem to have been recently re-surfaced. The nets are also in great condition. While I did bring balls to play with, the park has a nicely sized stash of balls by the court for guests to use. Also, if you want to play tennis, but are by yourself this is a really nicely place to stop off at as they have a wall to hit against. When my friend was in the bathroom, I tried it out. While it wasn't great, it served its purpose. General Wayne Park also has a nicely sized playground with swings, slides, monkey bars and more! There is also a nicely sized basketball court! Around the park is a walking trail, which seemed to be very popular. Plenty of people were on the trail taking a jog, a leisurely walk or taking their dog for a walk! Altogether, General Wayne Park is great as it has a fantastic playground and of course three great tennis courts!

General Wayne Park is huge, well maintained and used by many of the Lower Merion schools that are…read morein the immediate area specifically for field hockey and soccer; some at the same time. The park includes 3 tennis courts, basketball court, playground area for smaller children, slides, swing sets and monkey bars. There are numerous benches to relax and a trail on the perimeter of the park. Many people walk their dogs on the trail and do curb them, but I don't let my guard down because some don't :o Parking is conveniently right at the steps of the park. What makes a park get 5 stars..A INDOOR BATHROOM! (Clap clap)

Great Park and a great Dog Park. Clean and beautiful! The fenced area is mulch with some benches…read more The rest of the park has trails down to a small creek and through the woods, which can be off leash or on leash. It's a beautiful park and a beautiful neighborhood.

Great park for hiking, walks with your pets and photography…read more It's a short drive outside of downtown and has lots of streams and hiking trails. Be sure to wear good shoes and comfortable clothing.

I love it here. It is so peaceful and pretty. I like that it is not crowded. Perfect place for a…read morewalk.

This is opening day and a beautiful one for a visit to the Arboretum at the Barnes Foundation…read more There is beautiful plant life everywhere, you can smell the soil the beautiful flowers, herbs and plants in the fresh breeze. Throughout the gardens you'll find many places to sit either in the sun or in the shade. It is very easy to find this location if you're on City Avenue on St. Joseph University campus there's a large street sign and information leading you directly to the Arboretum. Once you park hopefully you'll be greeted warmly as I was by Officer Blake who went over a little information such as hours and maps. This is a stop well worth making not only is it beautiful and serene it is also free!