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Park containing 2,042 acres (8.26 km2) of parkland in Northwest Philadelphia, including the Wissahickon Creek from its confluence with the Schuylkill River
General Information
Hours:
April 1 to November 30: 6:00am to 1:00am
December 1 to March 31: 6:00am to 8pm
December 1 to March 31: 6:00am to 8pm
Fees:
No fees
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Philadelphia
Seasons:
All year
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
Take John F Kennedy Blvd, I-76 W and Lincoln Dr to McCallum St. Continue on McCallum St. Drive to Valley Green Rd
Overview
Wissahickon Valley Park is a 2,042-acre wooded gorge along Wissahickon Creek in northwest Philadelphia, a favorite for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The centerpiece is Forbidden Drive, a wide gravel road that is closed to cars; it earned its name in 1920 after protesters on horseback defeated a plan to open the park to motor vehicles.
Landmarks
- Valley Green Inn: a 1850 tavern, popular for brunch
- Thomas Mill Covered Bridge and other historic bridges
- Devil's Pool, Mom Rinker's Rock, and the Indian statue
- Historic sites: RittenhouseTown, Cedars House, and Hermitage Mansion
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Wissahickon Valley Park", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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