Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Philadelphia

Matthias • August 15, 2019I do like the crazy detail with all the sculptures, figures and animals... 👌🏼👏🏼

Nlisah .. • December 25, 2014This place has been a favorite of mines since I was little. The big sliding board has always been such a great attraction. They have remodeled and added more attractions

David H. • June 16, 2016It's super crowded but you can't beat the view. Watch out for the 35 or so cars illegally parked in the bike lane right in front. It's a great representation of Philly.

Ron J. • May 9, 2016Pretty in the daytime , but gorgeous at night. Philly has so much history and this area provides a wonderful lesson plus you have the row teams to watch

Floyd G. • July 26, 2013Nice clean park. Very calm area to relax.

Yasmin M. • September 2, 2013This place is huge. It has anything for anyone. Amazing spot! You do not feel like you're in the middle of a city.

Carol • July 18, 2021Lovely rooftop outdoor space with movie screenings, live music all day, eatery, and green spaces. Good views of the city. The hibiscus crush was perfect

David H. • June 9, 2015Awesome park. Running trails are a good loop and you can watch trains and soccer games and connect to the river trail/boardwalk easily.

Michael M. • April 17, 2011Love the rivers edge and the bike trails.

Morgan J. • August 18, 2015One of Philly's best gems. Great picnic area and views of the skyline.

Alex L. • August 9, 2022Beautiful & interesting walk through of a traditional Japanese home! An awesome experience, takes about an hour to walk through. For the best experience, come while it’s sunny!

THELONERANG3R • December 5, 2011Great landmark it always reminds me if the summertime reunions held in fairmount park

Emma M. • March 22, 2016Always a great place to hang out. Can get sketchy when it's dark.

David H. • June 16, 2015Best in spring and fall. Be prepared for hordes of oblivious Penn kids.

Charrisa • December 9, 2016Very small historic park with a nice playground.Well maintained. Close to Little Baby's, Hibiscus,Cedar Park Cafe, the Credit Union and the Liquor store.

Hollie S. • March 27, 2016Gorgeous in the spring when flowers are actually blooming

Barb S. • November 25, 2013Visitors get to see this from car or tour bus. I recommend walking back to it and taking time to appreciate the detail of the work. Jeanne d'Arc is one of my favorite historical heroines.

Hilary Y. • September 30, 2012Good place to reflect on life.

Museum Without Walls • November 9, 2011The Fairmount Park Art Association established and maintains the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial. It includes three terraces and seventeen sculptures that were commissioned over a thirty-year period.

Adam R. • September 11, 2011Beautiful park in the heart of West Philly!

Cheryl P. • August 11, 2017Great enclosed area of the park. Bathroom has a guard posted.

Chris R. • April 9, 2017one of philly's hidden gems. the limited hours are restrictive, but it's a great place to zen out. the grounds are gorgeous, and the onsite japanese house is like stepping into another world.

Shawn B. • September 9, 2013Pull up and dip bar is my favorite spot but when im not working out I like to relax on a bench and people watch or just space out

Isaac A. • September 4, 2010The lemons are sour

John J. • June 29, 2015This is beautiful and especially summer Sunday's when everyone is out cycling, skating, running, etc.

David H. • November 20, 2015Just about as good as the Locust Walk.

Charrisa • December 9, 2016Cozy well maintained neighborhood park w/ a small playground. Park visitors vary from hipsters to yuppies to teens smoking weed to drunks depending on the time of day and the day of the week.

angela q. • July 13, 2013They are getting and upgrade