Parks and gardens in Philadelphia

Parks and Gardens of Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s green spaces range from expansive state parks to historic military sites. This collection includes the 230-acre Lorimer Park and Benjamin Rush State Park, which features the city's only community gardens and radio-controlled airplane fields. Visitors can explore Revolutionary War history at Fort Mifflin and Red Bank Battlefield Park, or utilize the extensive athletic facilities and historic playgrounds within the Fairmount Park system, such as the century-old Smith Memorial Playground.

Parks and Gardens of Philadelphia — Map

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Lorimer Park

Lorimer Park is a 230-acre public park in Abington Township, Pennsylvania.

B

Benjamin Rush State Park

Benjamin Rush State Park is a 275-acre Pennsylvania state park in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

C

Upper Roxborough Reservoir Park

A decommissioned reservoir converted into a natural habitat for migratory birds, featuring a perimeter walking trail.

D

Fairmount Park Athletic Fields

Multi-use sports complex within Fairmount Park featuring dedicated fields for baseball, softball, and soccer.

E

Donald Finnegan Playground

Neighborhood recreation space in South Philadelphia featuring play structures, basketball courts, and a spray ground.

F

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Historic 6.5-acre playground featuring a 16,000-square-foot Playhouse and the 19th-century Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide.

G

Frankford Playground

Community recreation area in the Frankford neighborhood equipped with sports courts and playground equipment.

H

Simons Recreation Center

Municipal facility featuring an indoor ice rink, basketball courts, and an outdoor swimming pool.

I

Harpers Hollow Park

Neighborhood green space located in the Germantown area.

J

Belfield Recreation Center

Neighborhood park offering sports fields, basketball courts, and community programs in North Philadelphia.

K

Kemble Park

Public park in the Ogontz neighborhood featuring open green space and mature trees.

L

Cegielkowski Park

Neighborhood park located in Northeast Philadelphia.

M

Dry Dock Park

Waterfront space at the Philadelphia Navy Yard featuring views of historic industrial infrastructure.

N

League Island Park

Historic park in South Philadelphia, originally designed for the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition.

O

Fort Mifflin

Revolutionary War site known as 'The Fort that Saved America,' featuring original 18th-century buildings and ramparts.

P

Red Bank Battlefield

Site of the 1777 Battle of Red Bank, featuring the historic James and Ann Whitall House.

Q

Red Bank Battlefield Park

44-acre historic site along the Delaware River featuring the remains of Fort Mercer and walking trails.

R

Ridgway Park

Neighborhood park located in the Somerton section of Philadelphia.

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