Fairmount Park
When Cherry Blossoms Will Be in Peak Bloom (and Where to Find Them)
Sure, we’re all still a little grumpy from having to set our clocks forward this month. (Admit it.) But with that and the recent arrival […]
How to Get to the Discovery Center and Philly’s Idyllic Hidden Reservoir
Approaching the tall, ornate gates of the newly opened Discovery Center, you can’t miss what employees refer to as the “ah-ha moment.” The long pathway to […]
You Can Take Free Yoga Classes at the New Discovery Center in East Fairmount Park
Yes, the warm weather may be gone — and with it, a lot of free outdoor yoga — but you can still do yoga surrounded […]
This Love Your Park Fall Service Day Is the Perfect Excuse to Spend Saturday Outside
Grab your gardening gloves and shovels: Love Your Park Fall Service Day is going down on November 10, giving us more opportunities to clean and preen […]
With the Opening of The Discovery Center, the Public Can Finally Explore a Hidden Reservoir in East Fairmount Park
You know, if I was going to write a throwback Nancy Drew novel, I’d probably title it something like The Mystery at the Hidden Reservoir. […]
Inspiration Point: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Favorite Place
Each month Philadelphia magazine asks notable Philadelphians to share their favorite spots in the region. This month, we go on a stroll with record producer, […]
Police Search for Man Missing for 2 Weeks; Car Found Burned in Fairmount Park
Philadelphia police are searching for a man who has been missing for more than two weeks. A police K-9 team and the man’s relatives scoured Fairmount […]
New Homes Rise by the River in East Falls
Now making their way towards completion by the banks of the Schuylkill in East Falls: 13 modern townhomes on a plot of land that’s right […]
Fairmount Park’s New Treetops Zip Line and Ropes Course Is as Insanely Fun as You’d Imagine
On May 12, the long-awaited Treetops Quest zip line and ropes course is opening in Fairmount Park. We had the chance to check it out […]
Fairmount Park’s New Zipline Course Opens in May
Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park sprawls over 2,000 acres — and as such is packed with a ton of cool places and activities to explore. Starting in May, […]
Here’s Where You Can Still Get a Broad Street Run Bib — And Partake in Some Fun Training Runs
Whether you’ve already got your Broad Street Run bib, or missed the lottery and wish you did, there are some super-fun runs on the calendar […]
Philly Is Getting a Women-Only Triathlon This Summer
Okay, ladies, whatever you had planned for this summer, go ahead and scrap it. Because the only thing that matters right now is the all-women […]
This Snow-Filled Proposal in Fairmount Park is Just Too Cute
There’s no getting around it — Philly’s first snowfall last weekend was straight-up beautiful. While the flurries made a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos, they also […]
The August Blues Are Real: 10 Outdoor Activities You Need to Tackle Before Summer Ends
Guys, we hate to break it to you, but we’ve only got one month left of summer (the last day of summer is September 22nd). […]
Bookmark This: A Handy Map of Fairmount Park’s Secret Gems
Just in time for your daydreams about the weekend to start up, the folks over at Curbed Philly have created a handy 17-stop map to Fairmount […]