Jefferson Square — Attraction in Philadelphia

This park is small. They have many squirrels! I find that in Philly they don't have many in the smaller parks, for whatever reason. They also seem to have a small murder of crows roosting in a tree trunk. I love Corvids. Across the street from this park is a courtyard, a pool, and playground where they play many sports, mostly soccer it seems. Keeps the kiddos busy for summer. As the park is small, the benches are kind of limited to sit on and not in great shape. It's still a clean park where people do minimal things like small BBQs (not sure we're allowed to) play mallet ball or whatever it's called, maybe picnic, ride a bike, Rollerblade, walk around with your lover, read a book (my favorite). So enjoy a jog around and sit down to watch the stars..whatever you like. I think it's safe enough but that's my experience thus far, as someone sorta new...

It's a park! In the middle of the city! Who doesn't love those??? If you're lucky, Demilio's Old World Ice Treats (water ice motorcycle cart) will be there, and you can lap up what may be Philadelphia's best ice snack, in a city chock full o' ice snacks. You may see people balancing on ropes as well - because hey - this city contains multitudes! Say hi to a dog. Pet it. Let it lick up any spilled water ice if you have a heart (and...

I thought this park would be noisy because of Washington Avenue but if you sit on the opposite end it is very pleasant. I love the huge old trees, there are lots of dogs coming through on leash, and it's not a super crowded park. It's definitely a neighborhood park, not full of tourists. I'll be visiting more often especially since it's only a few blocks from...