Gorgas Park — Attraction in Philadelphia

I really like this park, but I mostly come here to use the track. The track is great for getting in a workout when you need some place that's flat and fast. That said, it can get crowded during the weekends and if the weather is really nice and people don't follow the rules (no bikes and no strollers) so you do have to be prepared to run on a very "public" track. If track etiquette is the kind of thing that makes you rage, don't come here, your head will explode. It's common to have walkers in Lane 1, large groups walking 4 lanes wide or people weaving between the lanes. You also end up dodging kids and sometimes even dogs (another rule, no dogs on the track) but at the end of the day this place is still a great community resource and it's wonderful to have year-round access to it. It also has lights for the fall and winter so you can still use it in...

Gorgas Park is a wonderful community space that truly shines year-round. I attended on the 4th of July for the neighborhood parade, and a local church hosted an informal picnic. It was such a warm, welcoming celebration.

The park is clean and well-maintained, with nicely lit walkways, public bathrooms, picnic tables, benches, and even a charming gazebo. There’s also a small playground area for kids and a World War I memorial that adds historical significance to the space. In the spring and summer, the flower beds are especially beautiful... truly a lovely place to walk, relax, or attend a local event.

The Friends of Gorgas Park organize a wide range of activities throughout the year, including live music, pop-up beer gardens, Easter egg hunts, car shows, farmers markets, and movie nights. Would go again & bring a friend; would also...

Beautiful, lushgreen park situated right on Ridge Ave between Hermitage & Fountain Sts. A playground designed specifically for the little one with plenty of swings & slides. Trees that provide plenty of shade & enough open space for a nice picnic or something like that. The only drawback; the matted ground in the play area it a little worn but it still has its original buoyancy for safety. The Jungle Gym w/ metal slides at both ends is a bit dated & has an opening at the end that could present a challenge of falling off or out for the very young that are easily distracted. This is why I suggest if you have kids 3 & younger to be right there with them. Overall it's a great place to take the kids, the pets or...