Columbus Square Park — Local services in Philadelphia

They're still in the middle of redoing it, but the parts that are redone (dog park area, playground area, field and most of the path) look really good.

The dog park is awesome, it's an astroturf park with a small dog side and large dog side. There's water fountains for people and dogs on each side. My only complaint (besides poorly trained dogs, which you can't fault the park for) is that the doors only open all the way if you push them in one direction, which was kind of a weird design choice in most people I've met's opinions.

The playground was already there but looks like it's enjoyed by the kids that are there when I'm at the dog park. The newly-redone seating area has plenty of tables with views of the field, both sides of the dog park, and the playground.

The field looks like it has a full soccer field and baseball field, although they are overlapping. This area is closed off but I think technically accessible at the time of this review.

The new paths around the park look great, including lots of benches and some tables. I'm not sure what they're doing with the 13th street side but it looks like a lot of cement just went down. The entire path area is closed off right now.

When it's finished, this park is going...

This is the type of park Philly should have everywhere (cough Chew Playground cough). Now I go into a small rant because this park is so awesome. It is such an amenity to everyone, rather than just focusing on a single group. There is plenty of seating for people to enjoy the park and being in fresh air, and I walk through here weekly and see everyone enjoying this space. It has an awesome playground, a field for sports, and even a dog park with two sections for big and small dogs. Did I mention the tons of benches and tables available to sit? The landscaping is also beautifully done. This is my top example of a park well done, and I've used this park trying to advocate for something similar on the west side of Broad (Chew Playground) because this park shows so well how you can accommodate dogs, children, and people. There's no alienating or saying one is more valuable than the other, or that they can't co-exist. I would argue that dog owners and more people enjoying a park makes it much safer for children, eyes are always everywhere keeping everyone safe. Cities are meant for diversity, this is why we all...

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Columbus Park for the first time, and it left quite an impression on us. The park offers ample space and is conveniently connected to a dog park, making it an ideal destination for both families and pet owners. One of the highlights of the park is the presence of two separate play areas, catering to both older and younger children. We were pleased to see that all the equipment was well-maintained and in great condition. Additionally, on hot days, they have a water fountain that sprays water from the ground, adding a fun element of refreshment. It's advisable to bring extra clothes for your children as they'll likely be enticed to cool off and get wet. We highly recommend a visit to Columbus Park, and we personally look forward to returning more frequently...