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Fairmount Park
One of the world’s largest city park systems
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Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
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Straddling the Piedmont and Inner Coastal Planes, Fairmount Park provides an unexpected diversity of wildlife, foliage, wildlife and landscape.
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 an afternoon of softball, organized frisbee or pier-side fishing, or just settle in for a family picnic. There are miles of trails for horseback riding, off-road cycling and deep-woods hiking, yet there are also tours of historic mansions, Japanese tea ceremonies and outdoor concerts. Three environmental centers, as well as a wildlife refuge treatment center, help bring the natural world to life for adults as well as children.
COME PREPARED
All areas of the park are open from sunrise to sunset. Picnic facilities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Because the wildneress trails for off-road biking and horseback riding require extra maintenance, a permit is required for their use. Find out more at www.fairmountpark.org.
DON'T MISS
The Park’s playgrounds are a hit with kids, and so is the Philadelphia Zoo, America’s oldest zoo. Lloyd Hall, the Park’s newest facility, offers indoor recreational activities.
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