Hopewell Community Park

Relaxed, tree-lined park with an outdoor pool and picnic grove, as well as several sports grounds.

McMichael Park is a hidden treasure in Philadelphia's East Falls area. This 6 acre rectangular property is a wonderful place to enjoy some greenery, socialize with your neighbors and their dogs, or take Fido for a morning walk. The park is close to the college campus and is bordered by huge, attractive houses. McMichael Park is dog and family friendly, but be aware of Henry Avenue's high traffic.

Braddock Bark Park has a fenced-in grassy area where you can let off steam. The public is welcome to visit the Bark Park at any time.

Martins Mill Bridge Park, located at 3505 East Weaver Road, was built in 1849 under the supervision of Jacob Shirk. It was built in the Town Lattice Truss style. Ithiel Town, a Connecticut architect, patented the design. It has no arches or external supports and is capable of supporting a bridge up to 200 feet in length. It was less expensive to construct than arch supported bridges. Martins Mill Bridge is 205 feet long in total. After being washed downstream by flood waters during Hurricane Agnes in 1973, the bridge was restored. To sustain the bridge, steel bracing was added afterwards. Despite the fact that it has been transformed over time due to devastation,