Washington Avenue Green — Attraction in Philadelphia

It's very nice there, full of wildflowers, and it's actually at the Northern end of a much longer trail that runs along the Delaware River from the Pathmark parking lot in the South to the US Coast Guard Station in the North, (Washington Ave.) However, there are homeless camps out on the piers along the way, my wife and I walk our dogs there often and they don't ever bother anyone, but there is some trash showing up at certain spots, although there are plenty of trash cans along the way- I can't really say it's from them. The trail is composed of two separate bike and foot paths with an island of wildflowers in between at the Southern end and becomes a single path farther North; it would be better if the bikers, and joggers, for that matter would stay on the bike path. All in all a...

Washington Avenue Green is a picturesque park located at 1301 S Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia, PA. It’s a place where nature and urban design harmoniously intertwine, offering a tranquil escape amidst the city’s hustle and bustle. The park has a rich history and is part of the larger effort to revitalize the Central Delaware Waterfront. It’s designed to be more natural than stylized, with native plants that help manage rainwater and provide a habitat for local wildlife. The park also serves as a historical site, commemorating the immigrants who arrived at Pier 53 from 1876 to the 1920s. With a palette that changes with the seasons, Washington Avenue Green is a vibrant community space that celebrates both the ecological and cultural heritage of...

Very scenic 1 mile stroll on a level paved path overlooking the Delaware River. Start at Washington Ave Pier and end at Pier 68 and you'll see cormorants hunting for fish by the pier. You'll pass a community garden and"abandoned piers" with people fishing or hanging out. It's family -friendly, dog-friendly, and is a popular biking and jogging trail. Come in the fall and see thousands of black-eyed susans for the last 1/3 of a mile. One of our favorite trails year-round, with free parking in the Columbus Blvd lot...