[462] 3 1/2 stars…read more This is a hidden park that I only "found" due to a sporting event. It's tucked away in UD. There are swingsets, baseball fields, soccer practice area, marble playing area, tennis courts and trails. The grass is cut so the park is kept up. I'll definitely be back but bring bug spray. We came right after it rained and the bugs were chomping on us.

A hidden gem at the end of the 42 bus line, Naylors Run is a small oasis in the middle of Upper…read moreDarby. With tennis courts at the entrance, you walk a windy road until you reach the trail. Within a few minutes you are surrounded by trees and walking along Naylors Run stream. Similar to the trails in Fairmount Park in all but size, this trail is great for a short (apx a mile) head clearing walk in the midst of Upper Darby. Don't miss the amazing tutor house on the right as you walk in, the house and natural landscaping are worthy of a look!

I have spent time at a number of tennis academies throughout the country including a significant…read moreamount of time at the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park, Maryland - a USTA training base. I can say, without a doubt, that High Performance Tennis Academy (HPTA) is by far one of the best academies in the Northeast United States. HPTA has programs for all ages and levels - kids, teenagers and adults. Their programming for kids is known as Junior Circuit and is under the Direction of Kellen Thomas, a former collegiate tennis player at Drexel University. At the Junior Circuit level, programming starts at age 4 and goes from red ball through green ball. The Academy program which is made up of four programs - Future Champs, Super Squad, High Performance Development and High Performance. The High Performance programming is under the direction of co- owner, Dylan Comerford. Dylan played collegiate tennis at Winthrop University, at the #1 position, and was top-250 in ITF Juniors. He's one of the most highly-respected coaches in the area and has sent 100+ kids to college for tennis with nearly $1 million in scholarships. This years graduating class included players going to a number of D1 and D3 schools including UPenn, Presbyterian, Emory, Vassar, Franklin & Marshall and many others. A number of players, who went on to become professional, have trained at HPTA in the past including CiCi Bellis (former WTA #35 and ITF Junior #1) and Anna Mamalat (former WTA #900 and Texas A&M tennis player). Anna is now a coach at HPTA! The adult program is primarily run by Rob Isaacs, (HPTA's co-owner), Julio Toledo (former top-20 junior player in Mexico) and Harvey Becker (former British National Champion and ATP #400). Their adult program ranges for programming for 4.5+ NTRP players, 3.0-3.5 players and beginner players. HPTA was founded in 2009 by a South African coach Charles Wheeler (he has since returned to his native country), who coached Kevin Anderson when he was a junior. When HPTA was first founded, the academy was based entirely out of AFC Riverside (Bala Cynwyd, PA). While they continue to have programming there, they have expanded to the nearby Cynwyd Club, Radnor Valley Country Club and hold their renowned summer camp at Haverford College. Altogether, HPTA is the best tennis academy in the Philadelphia-area and one of the best in the Northeastern US. Highly recommend for all ages and levels!

My family spent last summer in Philadelphia and I needed to find summer programs for my 13 year old…read moredaughter who was not at all eager to spend her summer away from home. I didn't know anything about Philadelphia or any of the programs for teens and I had to rely 100% on information I found on the internet. My daughter was an OK tennis player; she has taken tennis lessons at our local rec center over the years. But she is not a natural born athlete and she does not have experience in tournaments. Her goal was to make the tennis team at her high school in the fall. We signed up for the intermediate level camp. The first week she was probably the oldest one in her group--the younger boys were annoying--but she persisted and later there were older players in her group so she was able to make friends. Over the weeks that she participated in the program she worked very hard. She did not love every day of it, but both her game and her overall fitness level improved tremendously. She had a great sense of accomplishment when she finished. Although initially quite reluctant, in the end she was very happy that she had attended several weeks of the summer program, and she was able to make her goal of being on the tennis team in the fall. :) Other notes: My daughter liked the food they served. And Michelle was very kind and helpful. My daughter had a couple of private lessons with the owner, Charles. Initially I thought they were pretty expensive, but after seeing what she gained I came to believe they were well worth the expense. (In fact if he were here in California I would love to have her train with him weekly.)

We used the coach who came from France. He told me how many pros he has trained. and he is the best…read morecoach in Frog Hollow. During the period when he coaches my kid, he constantly tells me how little he is paid, and how difficult his life is, implying if I can lend him some money. This unprofessional behavior made me extremely uncomfortable and we left. And now we are with a new coach, and we found out the techniques he taught was all wrong. He is a terrible coach!!! We regret ever taking lessons from him,

I love playing Pickleball at Frog Hollow! The Round Robins are well-organized which is a testament…read moreto both management as well as the group of players!

Adorable shop. Does NOT demo rackets or give advice on the difference between rackets; their…read moredescription needs to be updated. They have a great selection of rackets and men's shoes, and accessories like grips etc. When asked for advice on rackets, i was advised to buy one and adjust to it...best to read reviews online.

Joe F and Everyones Racquet is the bomb and can satisfy anything you're looking for in Racquet…read moreSports. Joe is friendly approachable and a great repository of knowledge re Raquets, Equipment and Stringing.

You can drink alcohol here. If you have kids, and bless your cursed soul, you'll appreciate that.read more

Ply-mar swim club, what can I say! What a fantastic place to take the kiddos as I lounge by the…read morepool! The friendly atmosphere combined with the convenience of the world famous Carly's Cafe snack make this pool a smash hit! Boy, do my kids sure love the snack bar. The great service, reasonable rates, and personable management are simply wonderful. The staff is so attractive that I cant take my eyes off of them at times! Talk about beautiful people! Well, anyway, Plymar is a great place to spend a couple hours with the fam and drink with some good pals.

We had our event at The Cynwyd Club and would absolutely do it again. Holly was smart, responsive,…read moreeasy to work with, and genuinely a pleasure throughout the process. The venue came to life in a way that completely blew us away. The food was great, the staff was impeccable, and we heard rave reviews from guests all night. Such a wonderful experience from start to finish.

Amazing venue! This was the second Bar Mitzvah I hosted at the Cynwyd Club and our event was…read moreflawless. The food was delicious and plentiful. Holly and the entire staff were so easy to work with. I wish I had another mitzvah to plan because I would definitely have it here again.

I came here for a tennis drill session called Point Play, and the session was conducted very well…read moreby coach Jonathan. The courts are maintained well. Locker rooms are maintained well. Nice place to get some tennis.

I dropped in today for a semi-private lesson. I wasn't sure what to expect. It was fun and a…read moreworkout. Our instructor was good and taught us the basics. I plan on returning next weekend for a second lesson.

Schuylkill River Park is a nice spot to get some fresh air and has plenty of grassy areas that are…read moreperfect for a picnic. I came here with some friends to have a picnic and watch the sunset, and it was a really nice place for it. You get great views of the Schuylkill River along with the Philly skyline, and the sunset was beautiful from here. There's also a basketball court and easy access to the riverwalk, which is perfect for biking, running, or just taking a walk along the water. Overall, it's a nice little outdoor spot in the city to relax, hang out with friends, or enjoy the views.

Such a cute and well maintained park! Sometimes going to the Squares just isn't the vibe, this park…read moreFEELS like a real park. Lots of benches, picnic tables, a small playground, basketball court, dog park and direct access to the water and river trail. Everything was clean and the park is really well kept!

Beautiful tennis club in the Lehigh Valley, clean, very friendly, and great place to meet people…read moreand enjoy fun tennis play here all the time

I'm so glad I found this place! I searched for a few months and tried other facilities before…read morecoming here. I was looking for a fun yet goal oriented place to sign my twins up for tennis and this place has by far exceeded my expectations. My children love tennis and look forward to going to train everyday. They train there in the winter months and also go to the CoSa summer camp while school is out. Sara and Costin are wonderful coaches and my children absolutely love them. They teach skill and discipline to the kids while they have a bunch of fun training. I would recommend Winning touch tennis to everyone!

Peaceful, pretty, lush with benches and trails. Power walkers, strollers (both kinds: baby…read morecarriages and leisurely walkers), kids exploring the creek and only steps from the post office and Merion train station. Lucky me! A 4-minute walk from our condo.

A peaceful, well maintained local park/garden with some spectacular trees. Check out the "umbrella…read moretree" with its oversized leaves. There was a Franklinia tree in bloom when I visited. The extra treat is its position along a creek that is shaded by shrubs and trees. Park benches along the creek for a little break. I look forward to returning with my young grandsons who would love to explore the creek!