Wissinoming Park is a beloved green space in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, known for its expansive meadows and scenic walking trails. Located at 5773 Frankford Ave, the park provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. It’s a place where people can enjoy various recreational activities, connect with nature, and participate in community events. The park’s facilities cater to all ages, featuring playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas. As part of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Wissinoming Park plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life in the area and preserving the natural beauty...
Read moreSuch a great park that has been part of Philadelphias history since the 19th century. Given the size of this park, it is surprisingly well maintained aside from the one end closer Comly and that's only do to the fact that there's work being done there. The new playground and sprinklers are so nice and the basketball courts are a great place for kids to hang out and shoot hoops. I only wish there was a dog park! (I've included also awesome photos of the park in its hey day, back when it was part of the Cornelius estate as well as when the Pavillion was there and the pond that was once where the basketball...
Read moreBasketball courts, a few baseball fields, jungle gym for kids, a paved trail through the park, complete with benches. Paved bridges over any difficult areas to walk over. Dog friendly, has a full football field, and a really cool hill that gets plenty use during the winter time. Park is kept clean regularly, grass is never over run, trash is picked up promptly. Several bus stops on the Frankford avenue side.
Plenty of trees, open spaces for everything, all confined to one large block.
Surrounded by houses on two sides, and cemeteries on the other sides. Even includes a cemetery in full view from the...
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