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The Discovery Center
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Nearby attractions
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121, United States
The Cliffs
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Fairmount Park
Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Mount Pleasant Mansion
3800 Mt Pleasant Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Glendinning Rock Garden
Brewery Hill Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Girard Avenue Bridge
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Fairmount Park Ball Fields
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Joseph E. Mander Playground
2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Laurel Hill Mansion
3487 Edgley Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Hatfield House
1223 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Nearby restaurants
Rival Bros Coffee Bar
3145 W Jefferson St Unit C-8, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Bagels & Co.
1363 N 31st St suite 3, Philadelphia, PA 19121
iMunch Cafe
1233 N 31st St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Hong Kong Dragon
1917 N 31st St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
29 Oxford Restaurant
2843 W Oxford St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, United States
Halal Gyro Express
3101 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Bowl
3000 W Sedgley Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Nearby local services
East Fairmount Park
2839 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Fairmount Park
The Yard on John Coltrane Street
1515 1517 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
ALDI
3101 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
The SBL Salon
3029 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Kith + Kin
3060 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
The Hub at 31 Brewerytown
1410 N 31st St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Zoo Shop
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Community Food Market
2901 W Oxford St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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The Discovery Center

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
4.7(92)
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attractions: Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, The Cliffs, Fairmount Park, Mount Pleasant Mansion, Glendinning Rock Garden, Girard Avenue Bridge, Fairmount Park Ball Fields, Joseph E. Mander Playground, Laurel Hill Mansion, Hatfield House, restaurants: Rival Bros Coffee Bar, Bagels & Co., iMunch Cafe, Hong Kong Dragon, 29 Oxford Restaurant, Halal Gyro Express, Bowl, local businesses: East Fairmount Park, Fairmount Park, The Yard on John Coltrane Street, ALDI, The SBL Salon, Kith + Kin, The Hub at 31 Brewerytown, Zoo Shop, Community Food Market
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(610) 990-3431
Website
discoveryphila.org
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Sun10 AM - 5 PMClosed

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Nearby attractions of The Discovery Center

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

The Cliffs

Fairmount Park

Mount Pleasant Mansion

Glendinning Rock Garden

Girard Avenue Bridge

Fairmount Park Ball Fields

Joseph E. Mander Playground

Laurel Hill Mansion

Hatfield House

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

4.7

(1.0K)

Closed
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The Cliffs

The Cliffs

4.7

(28)

Closed
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Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park

4.7

(2.4K)

Closed
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Mount Pleasant Mansion

Mount Pleasant Mansion

4.7

(52)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of The Discovery Center

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

Bagels & Co.

iMunch Cafe

Hong Kong Dragon

29 Oxford Restaurant

Halal Gyro Express

Bowl

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

4.8

(45)

$

Closed
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Bagels & Co.

Bagels & Co.

4.0

(106)

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iMunch Cafe

iMunch Cafe

4.4

(267)

$

Closed
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Hong Kong Dragon

Hong Kong Dragon

4.0

(26)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of The Discovery Center

East Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park

The Yard on John Coltrane Street

ALDI

The SBL Salon

Kith + Kin

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Zoo Shop

Community Food Market

East Fairmount Park

East Fairmount Park

4.6

(2.4K)

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Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park

4.7

(1.0K)

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The Yard on John Coltrane Street

The Yard on John Coltrane Street

4.4

(28)

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ALDI

ALDI

4.4

(1.1K)

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Rob StahlRob Stahl
Very disappointed. The Discovery Center itself was nice, but very small. Some nice views from the center, but I had higher expectations for the trail. The trail still has a fence and barbed wire separating you from the reservoir. Since you can't approach the reservoir, trees block any possible view of the water or seeing water fowl on the reservoir most of the time. The boardwalk over the water was closed. Only pro was that the staff member was very nice and they had a dove my young son could look at and pet.
Sharmil McKeeSharmil McKee
The Center is beautiful and the lake/bird preserve is stunning. I am from Philly and I didn't know this area was here. I thought this area was just a part of the water department. But I was wrong. They built in a rope climbing and obstacle course. They are building a rock climbing wall too. And you can see over 100 kinds of birds if you take your binoculars and follow the trail around the lake. This is all free. You should check it out.
Tommy DreamerTommy Dreamer
One of the best spots you could hike 3/4 mile and bird watch they have several events coming up canoeing, rock climbing. Matthew was a great guide help my kids with all their questions 10 stars if available
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Very disappointed. The Discovery Center itself was nice, but very small. Some nice views from the center, but I had higher expectations for the trail. The trail still has a fence and barbed wire separating you from the reservoir. Since you can't approach the reservoir, trees block any possible view of the water or seeing water fowl on the reservoir most of the time. The boardwalk over the water was closed. Only pro was that the staff member was very nice and they had a dove my young son could look at and pet.
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The Center is beautiful and the lake/bird preserve is stunning. I am from Philly and I didn't know this area was here. I thought this area was just a part of the water department. But I was wrong. They built in a rope climbing and obstacle course. They are building a rock climbing wall too. And you can see over 100 kinds of birds if you take your binoculars and follow the trail around the lake. This is all free. You should check it out.
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One of the best spots you could hike 3/4 mile and bird watch they have several events coming up canoeing, rock climbing. Matthew was a great guide help my kids with all their questions 10 stars if available
Tommy Dreamer

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Reviews of The Discovery Center

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5.0
1y

I love everything about this place the information center inside that tells you about all the animals in the area. The trail is awesome because its things to do along the way. Its pretty much alot of shade. You hear the bullfrogs, see all types of birds, the scenery is AMAZING looking over the water. They have a small dock there you can use to look into the water. This place also host many event such as ziplining, indoor rock climbing and much much more. My family and I really love it here and we know you will too! And yes its...

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5.0
4y

On Father's Day I attended the barbecue which wasHosted by young woman namedHosted by young woman named Brianna.When se got there I guess we beat everyone there. She hooked it up her and her family that was there was very inviting to us the food was great the people that showed up was great my son loved it there I cant wait to do that again next year. Thank you to all that helped make it a special day for the fathers that came and I cant wait to come to the next event oh and your moms cooking was on point tell her thanks...

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2.0
6y

Very disappointed. The Discovery Center itself was nice, but very small. Some nice views from the center, but I had higher expectations for the trail. The trail still has a fence and barbed wire separating you from the reservoir. Since you can't approach the reservoir, trees block any possible view of the water or seeing water fowl on the reservoir most of the time. The boardwalk over the water was closed. Only pro was that the staff member was very nice and they had a dove my young son could...

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