The Awbury Arboretum in the Awbury Historic District has been open to the public for almost a century. An urban oasis, it has 55 acres of landscaped gardens and unique features including a playground made from natural materials, a wildflower meadow, a wetlands habitat, and a cooperative farming village. The farming village has an education center with a teaching kitchen and garden classroom which are used for programming and special events, as well as facilities and services for community organizations such as the Philly Goat Project and the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild. Admission to the arboretum is free to the public.
1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, Phone: 215-849-2855, Map