Philadelphia Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Located on 92 acres, which includes many trees and shrubs. Featured in the area are the Rose Garden, Swan Pond and Magnolia Slopes. Guided tours of the area are offered. Funding is supported by public memberships. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the new Morris Arboretum and Gardens cafe.
More than 59 plots make up this garden community. Woodlands are also featured in the garden. Bird watching can be enjoyed in the area. Funding for the garden comes from the William Penn Foundation and the Philadelphia Urban Resources Partnerships. School field trips can be accommodated.
Located along the Delaware River in downtown Phildelphia, this space is a popular spot for city events and festivals. Concerts are routinely held here, and the River Rink ice skating rink is in operation here during the winter.
Located on 44-acres, this garden features the furnished Bartram House, botanical garden, meadow, parkland and wetland. The park is perfect for tours, educational programs, special events and more. Quaker farmer John Bartram owned the Bartram House. The house is open for tours.
One of the largest urban public parks in the world, Fairmount Park covers over 9,100 acres in Philadelphia. The park is a very popular area for recreation and relaxation, with plenty of outdoor facilites and open space. Activities include boating, tennis, horeseback riding and more.
Rittenhouse Square is one of the five open park spaces originally mandated by William Penn. It is named after David Rittenhouse, who is the son of Philadelphia's first paper-mill operator. The park today is home to many fine restaurants, shops and beautiful scenery.
This park covers approximately 400 acres in the Delaware Valley with the goal of preserving the natural environment and providing an educational area. Artistic exhibits with an environmental theme are also held here.
The purpose of the zoo is to educated the public and enhance their understanding, appreciation and protection of the environment. This is America's first Zoo and opened to the public on July 1, 1874. The zoo is located on 42 acres and is only minutes from the Center City.
This site has held a traditional 17th century Japanese house and gardens since 1876. A tea and bath house is also located in the park.
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