Fairmount Park
11 Places to See Cherry Blossoms and Other Flowering Trees in Philadelphia
You don’t have to live in Washington, D.C. to experience the wonder of cherry blossoms. In 1926 Japan gifted 1,600 cherry trees to Philadelphia for […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Seats in Fairmount Park
With thousands of acres in East and West Fairmount Park and too many destinations to name, there’s (literally) a lot of ground to cover when […]
The Philadelphia Polo Classic Returns to Fairmount Park This Fall
Last fall, the Philadelphia Polo Classic — our city’s first-ever polo exhibition match — debuted in Fairmount Park to a sold-out crowd. West Philly’s own […]
Can the First Philadelphia Polo Classic Make the City a Pony Town?
No one would dispute that the reputation of the polo community is clubby and elitist. But behind all that hauteur and wealth is a weirdly […]
Spend the Summer Outside With Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Packed Wellness Events Calendar
Summers in Philly are always buzzing with outdoor wellness activities — from energizing group workout classes to serene hiking spots and retro-inspired roller skating. And […]
Your Guide to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park
Here’s how to make the most out of Fairmount Park. Hit Up Trails That Aren’t Kelly Drive Get away from the crowds. Boxers’ Trail This […]
When Cherry Blossoms Will Be in Peak Bloom (and Where to Find Them)
Sure, we’re all still a little grumpy from having to set our clocks forward this month. (Admit it.) But with that and the recent arrival […]
How to Get to the Discovery Center and Philly’s Idyllic Hidden Reservoir
Approaching the tall, ornate gates of the newly opened Discovery Center, you can’t miss what employees refer to as the “ah-ha moment.” The long pathway to […]
You Can Take Free Yoga Classes at the New Discovery Center in East Fairmount Park
Yes, the warm weather may be gone — and with it, a lot of free outdoor yoga — but you can still do yoga surrounded […]
This Love Your Park Fall Service Day Is the Perfect Excuse to Spend Saturday Outside
Grab your gardening gloves and shovels: Love Your Park Fall Service Day is going down on November 10, giving us more opportunities to clean and preen […]
With the Opening of The Discovery Center, the Public Can Finally Explore a Hidden Reservoir in East Fairmount Park
You know, if I was going to write a throwback Nancy Drew novel, I’d probably title it something like The Mystery at the Hidden Reservoir. […]
Inspiration Point: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Favorite Place
Each month Philadelphia magazine asks notable Philadelphians to share their favorite spots in the region. This month, we go on a stroll with record producer, […]
Police Search for Man Missing for 2 Weeks; Car Found Burned in Fairmount Park
Philadelphia police are searching for a man who has been missing for more than two weeks. A police K-9 team and the man’s relatives scoured Fairmount […]
New Homes Rise by the River in East Falls
Now making their way towards completion by the banks of the Schuylkill in East Falls: 13 modern townhomes on a plot of land that’s right […]
Fairmount Park’s New Treetops Zip Line and Ropes Course Is as Insanely Fun as You’d Imagine
On May 12, the long-awaited Treetops Quest zip line and ropes course is opening in Fairmount Park. We had the chance to check it out […]