- Type: Picnics, Parks & Gardens
-
NileGuide Expert Says:
Fairmount Park is the nation's largest urban park, spreading throughout much of Philadelphia. It's definitely worth a trip to the historic houses or the Japanese Tea House within the Park.
Description:
- This large expanse of grasslands, recreational facilities, streams and historical structures borders the northwest side of Philadelphia. The 8,700 acre ground include day camps, playgrounds, sporting fields, basketball courts and hiking trails. Special events include running events, bicycle and antique car races, walk-a-thons, regattas, and small and large picnics, including the Greek Picnic with over 100,000 participants annually from around the country. Tours are available of the historic mansions in the park. Also, the Horticulture Society maintains a Japanese Teahouse, and conducts tea ceremonies on weekends.
- © wcities.com 2013
-
Ask a local about Fairmount Park
Locals have answered 19 questions about Philadelphia.
Ask Philadelphia Locals about Fairmount Park
- Details
-
Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 215 686 1776
- fax: +1 215 683 0226
- send email
Address:
- Belmont Ave and Montgomery Dr
- Philadelphia, PA 19131
Neighborhood:
Old City/Society HillHours:
- Daily dawn-dusk
Strenuousness:
- Easy
- User Rating
