Clark Park
A vibrant community escape perfect for family fun and exploration.
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- 0-18 years
- Location
- University City
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~2 hours
- Signup
- Drop-in
What to know
- •Accessible via SEPTA green line trolleys 11, 13, and 34 to 43rd St.
- •Saturday farmers market (year-round, 10am-2pm) is great to combine with playground time.
- •Street parking available on surrounding blocks.
- •The open bowl area is perfect for running around but can get muddy after rain.
- •Shakespeare in Clark Park does free summer performances — bring a blanket.
- •Dogs are everywhere and off-leash is common, heads up if your kid is nervous around dogs.
More details
West Philly's 9-acre community hub with playground, farmers market, and events
Clark Park is a 9-acre community park in the heart of West Philadelphia's Spruce Hill / University City neighborhood, bordered by 43rd and 45th Streets and Baltimore and Woodland Avenues. The park features a playground, basketball court, open field, picnic areas, and over 300 mature trees. Home to Philadelphia's largest year-round farmers market (Saturdays year-round, Thursdays in season), Shakespeare in Clark Park summer performances, seasonal festivals, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The park includes a life-sized sculpture of Charles Dickens, one of only three known statues of the author worldwide.
