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  • Philadelphia visitors will appreciate the wide range of facilities offering opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, leisure activities, and educational programming.
  • Many of the parks are free to the public and open year-round.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Awbury Arboretum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Awbury Arboretum | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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2. Bartram’s Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bartram’s Garden | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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3. Benjamin Rush State Park

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Benjamin Rush State Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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4. Burholme Park

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Burholme Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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5. Clark Park

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Clark Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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6. Cobbs Creek Park

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Cobbs Creek Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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7. Fairmount Park

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Fairmount Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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8. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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9. Glen Foerd on the Delaware

Glen Foerd on the Delaware | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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10. Hunting Park

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Hunting Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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11. Independence National Historical Park

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Independence National Historical Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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12. Kingsessing Park

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Kingsessing Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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13. Malcolm X Park

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Malcolm X Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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14. Marconi Plaza

Marconi Plaza | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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15. Morris Arboretum

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Morris Arboretum | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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16. Morris Park

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Morris Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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17. Pastorius Park

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Pastorius Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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18. Penn Park

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Penn Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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19. Penn Treaty Park

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Penn Treaty Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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20. Pennypack Park

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Pennypack Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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21. Poquessing Creek Park

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Poquessing Creek Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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22. Schuylkill Banks

Schuylkill Banks | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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23. Tacony Creek Park

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Tacony Creek Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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24. Wissahickon Valley Park

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Wissahickon Valley Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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25. Wissinoming Park

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Wissinoming Park | Exploring The Parks of Philadelphia
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Summary & FAQ Awbury Arboretum Bartram’s Garden Benjamin Rush State Park Burholme Park Clark Park Cobbs Creek Park Fairmount Park Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park Glen Foerd on the Delaware Hunting Park Independence National Historical Park Kingsessing Park Malcolm X Park Marconi Plaza Morris Arboretum Morris Park Pastorius Park Penn Park Penn Treaty Park Pennypack Park Poquessing Creek Park Schuylkill Banks Tacony Creek Park Wissahickon Valley Park Wissinoming Park

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