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Wissahickon Valley Park
Northwest Philadelphia·outdoor·Free
Two thousand acres of wild forest gorge — with a flat, car-free trail that even toddlers can handle — right in the middle of Philly.
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- Northwest Philadelphia
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~2 hours
- Signup
- Drop-in
What to know
- •Start at Valley Green Inn for the flat, easy stretch along the creek — kids love throwing rocks in the water.
- •Forbidden Drive is stroller-friendly gravel.
- •Valley Green Inn has food and restrooms.
- •Open daily 6am-1am.
More details
2,000+ acre park with 50 miles of trails and car-free Forbidden Drive
A stunning 2,042-acre urban park protecting the Wissahickon Creek, with 50 miles of trails through dramatic wooded valleys, historic covered bridges, and waterfalls. The car-free Forbidden Drive runs the length of the valley — perfect for walking, biking, and strollers. Families love the easy riverside trails, Valley Green Inn for snacks, and one of Philly's most beautiful natural spaces.
