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.

Great park right in the heart of Conshy, good amount of parking spots and easily walkable as well!…read more I think the playground is really great - clean, fun, nicely separated across age groups. The kids really enjoy running around and playing on the different playground structures, including the spinning jungle gym thing and the huge swing! In addition to that great playground, they also have a nice long trail to walk around the whole park, lots of open space to use otherwise (I've seen people playing volleyball before), other sports courts such as basketball right near the playground, and one of my favorites, the fitness court! That's a great place to do some exercises that I've sometimes seen folks do on a playground, but this one is customized for exercise. Weather's still not fully there yet, but I may get back out there soon to use that equipment again!

Great new park! Had a playdate with one of my son's friends and their family here this weekend.read more

Such an amazing place to spend a sunny afternoon. Safe for kids, great for outdoor run, etc.read more

Great local park that (for now) doesn't usually get too crowded, and has some nice trails to walk…read morearound. They have a butterfly garden in one section, and some trails that go through the forest and through some old farmland. It's a fun place to walk around, and there's also a big field where you can play some sports. There's also a playground and a pavilion that's available for rent. Overall, pretty nice spot for a morning or afternoon walk on a nice day. Also nice for outdoor gatherings with friends during this pandemic!

Love this place! The whole playground is gated with only 1 entrance so u can let your kid run free…read moreand guard the entrance as needed. The castle itself is huge but quite cramped inside so it was alot of work following my 2.5 yo kid inside. The castle is targetted for 5yo and up. My toddler enjoyed the spiral slides. The rest of the playground is nice and clean as well. There's free parking available and the castle is a short walk from there. I went there on a Friday afternoon/evening in late august and it wasn't too crowded. I would come back again if I was in the area

Drove about an hour to take my kids here. This is an awesome, free playground. The grounds are…read morebeautiful and clean. The castle is huge and freaked me out but my two older kids loved it. They have a lot of cool new equipment you don't see at other playgrounds. There is a smaller section was that was perfect for my 1.5 year old. It was pretty crowded even on a weekday, so I would recommend going during the week. My kids are already asking when we can go back.

This playground was recommended by my son's chiro's office. Just as a place to go, nothing chiro…read morespecial about it. There is a lot of large equipment, but not a whole lot of variety or imagination in the different interactive functions. Reeves Park's playground (Phoenixville), Smith Memorial Playground (Fairmount Park), Freedom Playground (Haverford), and Aston Twp's new playground all have really imaginitive stuff, and just as large of an expanse (if not larger). I also have to give props to the Reeves Park and Freedom playgrounds for being fenced in (Smith is, but it's so big, the fence is not as containing as it could be). Kids Dream is not fenced, unfortunately, because it is a layer of safety I always appreciate, for young kids who run, and also just to keep out wandering dogs (the ones on a long leash whose caretakers aren't paying attention) or to dissuade sketchy people from hanging around (sorry but they're everywhere). There is a nearby walking trail, and it's also adjacent to township offices (shared parking lot). I do have to comment that there was a bit of litter generally around, which is never okay for a kids' playground. Also, this playground is pretty crowded. Parents seemed adequately considerate, but honestly, all the abovementioned playgrounds had a better vibe to me. Maybe because this place was built up by my recommendation and the reviews, but it wasn't as great as my expectations (and comparative experiences).

Fantastic playground!! Huge plenty of options of what to play on. Love it! Will be back for sure…read more Not far from the shopping areas. Conveniently located.

X-posting a review from the Wissahickon Park page. This park is so good it deserves two 5-star…read moreratings. Hard to rate an entire park this massive, but all things considered, after 5 years of traversing the 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.

Today I decided to switch things up and take a trip to Valley Green in Wissahickon Park, Philly…read more I've always heard about Devil's Pool but had never been, so when I saw the trailhead, I figured--why not check it out? What I've known about Devil's Pool is that it's been a popular hangout spot, especially for teens and young adults--swimming, drinking, smoking, etc. But I wasn't prepared for how disappointing the trail would be. At nearly every turn, there was trash--plastic bottles, wrappers, and even entire black garbage bags just left behind. The closer I got to Devil's Pool, the worse it got. There are clear signs asking visitors to take their trash with them, yet so many clearly don't. It's really disheartening to see such a beautiful natural space disrespected like that. Instead of feeling peaceful or connected to nature, it honestly felt a bit unsanitary and neglected. Wissahickon Park deserves better. If you visit, please respect the space and take out everything you bring in.

This is a great playground with many interactive activities. There's also a water mister, shaded…read moreseating, as well as a cushioned play area. Very clean and well maintained.

First time here at this playground with my friends and their kids. Nice and clean. Very suitable…read morefor younger kids because the little ones can walk around from one section of the main equipment to another section, not much climbing work for the little totts. There are still a number of slides for them too. I would definitely looking to return to this playground again, especially when I need to hit Costco that is only 13mins away. Mommy gets to shop and kids get to play and burn off some of their energy.

Loch Alsh is a small park centered around a reservoir in the middle of suburban Ambler. Most…read morepeople don't know it's here but it is a pretty break from all the suburban houses and stores. There are picnic tables to use in the warmer weather but the main activity here is fishing. Note - there is no swimming or ice skating allowed. There are three drawbacks to Loch Alsh Park. The first one is that it is noisy as right next to it is the 309 Highway. Second you cannot walk all around the lake as some of the land bordering the lake is private. And finally, St. Mary's Lake and grounds which directly borders Loch Alsh and would be a wonderful and natural extension to this park is also private. Still it's good to know about this small scenic spot if you are in the Ambler area.

Not really scenic but well kept clean dog friendly paved path -…read moreEntrance across from the school. They do have Benches and picnic tables. Enjoyable - not crowded but not empty !!

Norristown Farm Park is one of the best local spots if you just want to get outside and move a…read morelittle without having to plan a whole outing. The trails are wide, flat, and well-maintained -- perfect for bike rides, casual walks, or light exercise. You can go at your own pace here. Whether you're doing a serious morning walk or just clearing your head after work, it works. The scenery is peaceful with open fields and plenty of space, so it never feels crowded even when people are around. One of my favorite parts is the community feel. You naturally end up saying hello to people, passing familiar faces, and it becomes a regular routine spot. It's an easy place to meet neighbors without it feeling forced. Simple, relaxing, and accessible -- a great everyday park you'll keep coming back to.

Mallards, hawks, and swans O my!…read more I visited the Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve this weekend which is connected to the Green Ribbon Trail (0.06 miles away) and it is a wonderful spot to observe birds and ducks by a freestanding island. There is even a pier where you can set up a scope or use binoculars and get magnificent visuals on these majestic creatures. Interesting tidbit which I observed this weekend, predator birds like hawks are actually chased away by non-predator birds, like the red winged black bird, as non-predator birds do like predator birds hunting on their land! I witnessed this myself and was instructed by our birding tour guide this happens with birds unlike land animals. The tour guide further explained not all predator birds eat other birds hence this behavior exists in nature. There is free street parking right next to the Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve and the lovely town of Ambler can be explored after you are done with your biridng. As always people SYOY!!!

Fun trail to walk on, goes through the woods but it's mostly paved. We went some time ago and…read morehaven't been back, but would be fun to try again with the toddler. Looks mostly stroller-friendly, since the part we've been on is all paved. We've picked it up on Militia Hill Rd