Our son has taken private lessons that led to joining a JOAD team for the past 3 years. Not only…read morehas my son grown in his talent and love for this sport, but Coach Cindy has provided life-changing lessons on how to handle stress, bouncing back from a bad shoot, and has and continues to teach him how to get out of his comfort zone while dealing with adversity. His confidence in all areas has increased and we are indebted to the team and leadership for their guidance and support. We highly recommend this club if you or your child is interested in archery.

This is a super fun place to learn or practice archery. It's run by women who know their stuff and…read moreclearly enjoy what they do. It was a bit hard to get a hold of them, and I almost didn't book because of the initial bad service in the phone. The lady who picked up the phone can't hear well, which I completely understand, and I tried to speak louder and more clearly after she told me. But she kept hanging up on me and I had to call 3 times to finish our conversation. She told me to email her daughter to book. I emailed the address that she gave me and didn't hear back for a few days. But then I heard back a day before we wanted to do the lesson and were able to book it on email. They accommodated our specific availability and made it really fun once we got there! Would definitely go back!!

Loads of fun! It was my first time sailing and my friend is a member of the sailing club. He and…read morehis friend taught me how to prep the sails and pull up the sails. I also got to steer the tiller. We got some wind which was definitely helpful. haha. It was fun learning how to work with the wind, I still have a lot to learn. But I highly recommend this place for anyone that likes the outdoors and doesnt get motion sick. I am looking forward to finding time to go again! :) The people I met that day were all really great and we had dinner together afterwards at the club house. :)

I originally went to check out this club for lessons for sailing, and found out they had much more…read moreto offer. Essentially this is a club for anyone in philly that is interested in learning to sail for leisure or competitively. This is the best alternative to owning your own boat (that is if you don't have a friend that owns a boat), as the club funds itself through its annual dues to pay for maintenance of their fleet, which consists of 7 -J-27's. The group is a good mix of young and experienced sailors, and they certainly know how to have fun. They have their own club house, which they meet at before and after each day for food and drinks (they have their own wet bar.) Overall, if you are looking to sail in Philly, look no further.

not a focus on education - only a focus on baseball. Added son to team without both parents consent…read more(we are divorced). they require a B average which my son does not have but added him anyway.. they cost about 10k a year between league, required training fees, uniforms, travel etc. this is year round with multiple events during the week and all weekend. IMO they care about money - not what's best for players. look for a league with integrity that teaches players school is important, teaches them to be respectful and follows there own guidelines of 2 parent signatures for commitment and grade requirements.

Very pushy on sales of upcoming events, camps, etc. Facility needs systems improvements, one summer…read morethe conditions were worse inside than outside the facility. Another time there was a power failure five minutes into the lesson, requiring a return at a future date.

I've been able to check out some of the outdoor exercise equipment a handful of times in the…read moremorning, when it's not too crowded there. I've also brought the toddler over to play around a bit in the morning, and it's been a fun spot to check out. The playground has a small kid area, which I appreciate. The exercise equipment is in two separate spots in the park (that I'm aware of), which makes for a nice workout - run to the one by the baseball fields, do some exercise, then run back around to the one near the memorial and do some exercises and stretches there. It's closer to home than the longer route I usually run, so I like doing this shorter route with some additional workouts if I'm a little more crunched on time in the morning.

Awesome. Play areas for toddlers to twelve year olds. Actually, adult exercise equipment and…read morebasketball courts too. A working clean water fountain and bathroom facilities. Hooray. Free parking. Picnic tables. Vending machines. This is a hidden gem of a playground.

Terrific trail! I've been going to my YMCA for a number of years, and I've seen this trail attached…read moreto the parking lot but have never actually taken the time to explore it. Today, when I pulled up, I saw way more people than usual on the trail. I thought to myself, "I'm here early. I got time. Let's check it out." Glad I did! It was about 1.25 miles down to West Chester Pike, so roughly a 2.5 mile loop from the YMCA. Great little paved path to get a warm-up walk/jog in. It is flat and paved the whole way, so it is handicapped accessible. Lots of doggo walking and bike riding. I recommend it!

Really nice trail generally shared by walkers, leashed dogs, joggers, strollers and an occasional…read morebike! Early mornings or at dusk pretty common to see fox along the trail. It's expanding across Manoa road, ground is broken. I've only been on the trail at "peak times" and it seems I always see others nearby.

Flat Rock Park, is a cute little park on the Schuylkill River. It has some trails for walking and…read moreareas to have a nice picnic. The reason for me going to Flat Rock Park today was for tashlih, which is a Rosh Hashanah ceremony. During the ceremony you throw bread in water to symbolically cast away bad memories. This spot was absolutely great for tashlih! It was right on the water and there was even a little spot made where you can walk down to the water! Plenty of dogs were also at the park and were loving it! Most people here, were attending for the tashlih service, but there were a couple of other people here just at the park. From the looks of it, it appears that the park is usually nice and quiet! There is also a fairly short walking trail that is great to walk on. It is shaded by a variety of large trees, so it is very nice! Altogether, this is a beautiful park to walk around or relax at and just enjoy the nature!

This is a beautiful little park next to the river that's perfect for a private picnic. Went here…read morefor the first time today to enjoy some peace and quiet and do a little reading. This will definitely be one of my go-to spots when I need someplace tranquil to do homework and grade papers. There was only 2 other people there when I went today, which is a definite plus.

Completed in Montgomery County in 2015, Pennypack Trail is actually 16 miles long (5.4 mi. in…read moreMontco), and part of the much larger trail network in eastern PA. In fact, the section extending into Bucks County reaches the Delaware River and connects with the East Coast Greenway which runs 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida. So, if you want a long hike, you can have one. The portion I was on yesterday was the border of Lorimer Park that was historically the railroad right of way since the 1860s, when first the Philadelphia Montgomery County Railroad Co., followed by the Philadelphia Newtown New York Railroad and finally the Newtown Branch of the Reading R&R used it to transport people and produce before highways took their place. SEPTA had it last and suspended commuter transportation (Fox Chase - Newtown Line) in 1983, and donated it to the Rails to Trails Project. While we all love a scenic walk, it sure would be nice to have mass transit available to get us from our bedroom communities to the heart of the city more conveniently, and redevelop the termini and old stations along the route for small commerce, too. There should be a way to have both more green space and village like economies working in tandem to attract people. Vision and capital are all that are required. Still, the Trail is a beautiful route for nature and scenic lovers as it is, and can be enjoyed in almost any weather. Walking along the heights above Pennypack Creek and watching the water course through the steep ravine cut out by erosion over eons of time, is remarkable. In the 18th and 19th Centuries many mills were busy using water wheels to grind flour, which was transported by the nearby rails to cities for further production and consumption. Some of those old structures are still there (mostly in ruins), and the stone houses built near to them were often maintained and are lived in today. Hiking further, the Bethayres Swamp beckons, with Audubon designation as an IBA - Important Bird Area. The trail goes through the town of Bryn Athyn, where the original train station has been repurposed as the local post office. Just beyond that is the site of a major head-on train collision in 1921, that killed many passengers. Not all the trail is smooth for bike riding, nor easy strolling, but with effort, grit and good footwear, these places can be reached, explored and fancied. The Pennypack Watershed is an ecological zone with long human history in the Philadelphia area. It is well worth sustaining and maintaining, even with reasonable respect for progress and our shared future.

This is such a staple to the North East Philly community and has been for decades. Trails in this…read more part wind through our area for miles and miles along Penny Pack Creek. There's usually 3 different levels of trails so no matter what your experience is, you'll have a great time. The main trail is paved and always clean. Perfect for those on bikes or brining a stroller. There's lot's of picnic areas and open fields for games. There's multIple entrances so you can go through the entire trail a bit each day. The main entrance is right across the street from Fox Chase Farm and has the biggest parking lot. Everything closes at sundown

PDBC is a fun group of folks who are very friendly and open to all fitness levels. They've got a…read moregreat sense of camaraderie and great team culture. They're made up of a good bit of young professionals, so it's also a great networking opportunity! I've been a part of this team for four seasons now and it's been a great experience. Before joining, I did not know anything about weightlifting or much about dragon boating for that matter, but they were very willing to teach me and to help me develop not only as an athlete but as an individual in and out of the water. Everyone is very supportive of each other and one person's success is everyone's success. If you're looking for a new hobby or sport, definitely give this team a shot!

Great group of people! I started with this team about a year ago and it has been a fantastic…read moreexperience. The comraderie, willingness to teach, and out going spirit makes you want to push yourself.