Gold Star Park — Attraction in Philadelphia

Last Saturday, our granddaughter had her eighth birthday celebration at Gold Star Park. It's between 6th and 7th Street on Wharton in Philly. On summer weekends people put up tables and sell crafts and collectibles. Further into the park, there is playground equipment. There's a kind of "run" around the park for bikes and scooters too. And there is room for parties. There are no bathrooms at all, and parking is hard to find. Plan on walking a block or so to the park from the car. Once you arrive at the park, it's accessible, although there are no benches. Either bring your own chairs or plan to sit on the grass. There is also no food for sale. Nevertheless, it's an ideal park for a young person's party or even a romantic lunch (you brought),...

The 2021 park improvements are a great addition to this neighborhood gathering place. The upgraded park still welcomes leashed dogs. (They're regrowing the grass area for the dogs-only section).There are 2 big playground units with picnic tables, slides, swings and room to explore. When we visited, the softcover track was busy with kids on trikes or just running laps. The park offers library programs and special programs seasonally. It is a cool shady destination with several lush grassy areas for a picnic or for sitting on a park bench. The mural is by David Guinn (Mural Arts artist) across the street...

Found this place after going to pho75 with my 16 month old daughter. I've been to many parks around the city and I would say that this one is one of my favorites. The park has a field and a very nice play area of the kids. There are tables where you and sit and watch your kids play. I like this park cause its surrounded by houses and not near traffic in any kind of way. I always see parents hosting birthday parties here and its just nice overall. There is a dirt/sand pit filled with trucks and shovels for kids to play. Additionally there are bikes/toy cars for kids...