Fairmount Park

One Parkway - 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

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+1 215 235 1776, +1 215 765 4325

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www.fairmountpark.org

With more than 9,200 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, relaxing waterfront and shaded woodlands, Fairmount Park keeps a wealth of natural landscapes within easy reach of all city residents. You can take a stroll, head out for ... more on Discover America

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i really love this park.so many monuments,historic homes,boathouse row.and that just a small part of the park.i took alot of great pictures here.and cant wait to go back to take more of the places I didnt get to see more on Yahoo! Travel

You eventually get closer to the Philadelphia Art Museum and the Fairmount Water Works (great restaurant and bar inside too!) more on TripAdvisor

It is close to philly so good food all around. more on trails.mtbr.com

And even though I got rained on (briefly), I had a great time. more on TripAdvisor

This part of the park is in a natural state---no basketball courts or pools or baseball fields. more on TripAdvisor

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Fairmount Park has more to do and see than just trees. I am a fan of running trails, doing some backpacking in Wissahickon, and especially of rowing on the Schulkyll. Some who live in or near the city ... more on TripAdvisor

During a recent visit to Philadelphia I spent several hours of a blustery Saturday hiking in the scenic Wissahickon Creek section of Fairmount Park. And even though I got rained on (briefly), I had a ... more on TripAdvisor

I moved to Phila a few months ago and have fallen in love with the historic houses here in the park. Most are elegant country retreats built by the rising Phila mercantile class at the end of the 18th ... more on TripAdvisor

If you're passing through Philadelphia and have a few days at your disposal - I strongly urge you to visit Fairmount Park. If the weather is favorable, you can explore a part of the city that is quite ... more on TripAdvisor

I love to go to these urban parks. Today i entered in Fairmont Park from the Rhawn and Blvd area with my two sons. I always go there to enjoy my leasure time. Today, what i saw was very frightining. O ... more on TripAdvisor

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Wonderful place to visit more on Yahoo! Travel

The 45 minute tour was one of the best I've ever been on. Our guide really knew his history and did an outstanding job -- he made ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I liked the history of the building, and the size.The best time to visit,is in the summer time,because they also have ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I really love this park. so many monuments, historic homes, boathouse row. and that just a small part of the park. I took alot of great pictures ... more on Yahoo! Travel