Clark Park — Attraction in Philadelphia

Minus 2 stars for unleashed, seemingly unsupervised, dog running into the toddler section of the playground. While the dog didn't seem ferocious...an owner can't expect all people are okay with that and need to do better. I thought I hear that maybe a dog park section would be added to the park but who knows if that's true or when that would happen.

Otherwise, great park to visit. I generally only visit the side of the park with the "bowl" and the toddler and older kid play structures. There's also a basketball court which is usually occupied esp on nicer days and a lot of people come here with to relax, bring blankets/chairs/snacks, family and dogs. There are some benches and picnic tables around, usually a farmers market Saturdays on the Baltimore Ave side of the park. Lots of free street parking, there's a bathroom but it's locked most times I go. Luckily the nearby college may allow bathroom usage. Lots of activities take place at this park: check out their Web site or social...

Clark Park is a clean, beautiful, peaceful place to sit, take your kids to play, walk your dog, or watch a basketball game. At 62 I've been going there since I was a child, and used to take my children as babies for their daily walks and play time. My grandchildren also went there to play. From going to the Friday Night Movie, or shopping at the various Flea Markets, to experienceing the Woodland Ave Reunion, to shopping at the Farmers Market on Saturdays where you can also learn a easy, low cost recipe and they will give you Farmers Market Dollars to purchase fresh produce and baked goods, & eggs and butter. Even though I now live on the other side of the city, when I come to this side of town, just sitting in Clark Park brings me Peace, & Solitude. Clark Park has always been a Awesome place to Experience and Enjoy. Nothing but Good Memories and Good Times. Experience Clark Park for...

Great public space in University City / West Philly. So much too talk about.

Plenty to space for kids to run around, there's a kids "capture the flag" game every weekend. There are public tables and chairs in a large gravel circle next to Baltimore avenue, people eat, drink and hang out there. There's a farmer's market every Saturday, with produce and goods from local farms and producers.

The other side of Clark park, across Chester Ave has 2 kids playgrounds and swing sets. There's the dog bowl where dogs seem to run free at times, which also hosts kids soccer games. There's also a basketball court closer to USP.

There's also a busy schedule of events on the board's, a couple of highlights are the Clark Park fair - the flea market, Shakespeare in the park and local...