Houston Playground — Attraction in Philadelphia

I was amazed that during after school hours, the community center had volunteers that brought out equipment for youth boxing. Also, there was springs of water coming up from the ground. There are 2 play areas with swings and a climbing structure, one for toddlers & they other for elementary school-aged kids. The playground had nicely maintained courts: 2 hockey courts, basketball courts and tennis courts. A couple of baseball fields, a football field and perhaps nets for soccer and/or lacrosse. Behind the hockey court, is the start of the trail through Houston Meadow, which is approximately a mile and leads out to the Philadelphia Courtesy Stables. Usually the horses are out of their stalls grazing in the enclosed area. I took a left off the Houston Meadow Trail and it lead me to Forbidden Drive and associated trails. It was...

TL/DR: Don't go out of your way for a visit. So, I read all the great reviews. Drove 4 kids from West Philly. Disappointment of the summer. This place is BEAT with peeling paint and old, weathered everything. The play equipment was not very stimulating for the 4,6,7,& 8 year old. The 4 year old literally said "This place is a bummer". 😂 However, the fields were awesome if you're on a team. The view is green. The bathrooms function - yay! - but smell terrible (and I do not have very high standards). Saving Grace: Epic, wild nature right behind park! Forget the playground, check out the...

Always maintained, children activities outstanding. Toddlers swing area. Bigger children enjoy water sprinklers in main playground area, swings, slides and etc... are 10 yards away where a parent can see everything from water sprinklers area if need be. I cannot say enough good things about Houston Park. Their fields for baseball and other activity, all ages,are also maintained and look professional. I feel they care about the people that visit and hope we return. Well don't they worry about when it comes to my grandkids, I take them to the best which is...