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Tacony Creek Park
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Love it, feels a little sketchy but great length from tip to tip 3 miles ish and almost entirely shaded with lots of cool tunnels and bridges. Warning feels very isolated, and many people ride dirt bikes and quads so it can be dangerous peak season

Br
Review №2

Taconu creeks waters are very dangerous the river has allot of black spots what we call black water where the current drags people under and cant come back up drowning in the process.Many teenagers have died there and many die in 2s because a friend or family member always jump in to save there love ones .So please be very careful swimming in this river and if you do please have a plan and a back up plan and a 3rd one as well about safety and what would you do if this was one of your loved ones be sure to always bring a rope tand tie something heavy on it so you can save your loved one and never go alone but please always y let someone know where your going .

Jo
Review №3

I LIKE TACONY CREEK PARK BECAUSE IT HAS THE RIVER ANDTRESS BUSHES AND THE TRAIL AND THE NATURE IS IS BEAUTIFUL

Ce
Review №4

PHILLY parks are great! SOME dont clean up after themselves but there are many friends of the park doing clean ups to keep it nice. If you see something a mess, say something.

Ba
Review №5

Enjoyed a late afternoon walk along the Tacony Creek trail from the entrance by the Juniata Golf Course up to the historic marker for Whitaker Mill. Look for a trail map by the entrance which marks highlights like the Fisher Bridge, built before 1800. Passed by a bunch of graffitied rocks before we discovered gorgeous bird murals on an underpass. There are paved and dirt trails with few benches, no trash cans or restrooms. Right before the Mill marker, look for the overgrown baseball field batting cages. The park is dog-friendly with street parking for visitors.

As
Review №6

Signage could be a little bit better, but otherwise its nice. Its pretty flat and paved. Good for bike riding. Ill be back.

Ma
Review №7

Beautiful quiet place to get some exercise.

Na
Review №8

If any of you reading this have played Earthbound, this place is My Sanctuary. Secluded, quiet, scenic, and right on a creekside, this place is perfect for running, walking, or biking. There are lots of really impressive tags/graffiti as well! Yea, its quite possible you may run into some people doing drugs here, but if you mind your business there is nothing to fear here. I live over 9 miles away in South Philadelphia, but this view? Worth!

He
Review №9

Great place to walk or bike, beautiful plant and areas, many people also take ATVs and dirt bike

Mi
Review №10

Really love coming to the park to go for a walk. Still peaceful with many others enjoying it as well.

Ru
Review №11

The city have done a good job keeping it clean I lke the new connection to the other side of the Blvd.

Je
Review №12

The park itself is nice but people just dont care and just throw trash everywhere.

Jo
Review №13

It’s a nice place for a walk and certain areas are clean enough for a dip. Depending on which part of the park you go it changes my personal opinion due to cleanliness but overall it’s a great place to forget your in the city!

Ar
Review №14

Clean, well kept, park and playground. It is obvious slides, climbing bars, swings, and other child apparatus have been wiped clean, ground swept, and trash removed. Thanks!

L
Review №15

Better as get away from parking areas. Lots of broken glass at access points- scary for taking our dog, she was alright because we kept her on the grass. Much better than it used to be, with nice art projects sprinkled throughout. But water was very murky, gross at the downstream end of the park (end closest to golf range). Better looking at the northern end, where the water was moving. We didnt take the dog down to the beach areas, worried about possible broken glass there too, plus the murky water wed seen at the end of the park.

Ey
Review №16

Northern end of the park is filled with trash. We felt unsafe in this area since it looked unkempt. Glass and garbage made it unsafe for the doggo. I wrote to the park to implore them to put out garbage cans at regular intervals and do some regular maintenance. This park has great potential but seems to have fallen to the wayside.

Da
Review №17

Great place for walking and fresh air

La
Review №18

Just took a peaceful ride all by myself.... PEACEFUL!!

Gi
Review №19

Great place to walk and spend with your family

Da
Review №20

A great place to get a good work out, without to much effort.

Ka
Review №21

Love this place I fish here all the time

Bl
Review №22

Great for skipping rocks. Ha! Fishing. Walking. Bike riding.

Jo
Review №23

This is actually Juniata Golf Club where I practice. The photo of the deer was taken on the 14th green just as I approached a small family of about 8-10 deer walked accross the fairway. The Fawn wanted to see who I was and that was when I took the Photo.

Mi
Review №24

Nice place to visit and clean

Mo
Review №25

Feel wild. Dont go far from the track or the road. Keep eye on your surrounding and best thing to do, dont go alone; have company.

Ro
Review №26

The course was excellent good shape Barcelona play today

Mo
Review №27

Its not too bad... The park is amazing but my son was on the juniata Park area and was playing and almost picked up a needle, God almighty that was bad... A lot of people and music and no grills allowed, some ghetto-ness going on idk but I had a decent time the kids had a blast hood spot to picnic or let the kids run around and play

Tr
Review №28

Dangerous place to walk through.. You wouldnt want your kids to play in this place.. Ive lived inn this neighborhood for decades.. Its only gotten worse..

Ed
Review №29

Love the peacefulnessand view of this place i walk almost everyday here great place to climb, exercise,up & down the hills i give it 5 thumbs up

Ro
Review №30

Good place to walk run jog biking etc

Da
Review №31

Relaxing, was able to enjoy a Zoom meeting in peace

M
Review №32

Amazing place to have a picnic and swim!

So
Review №33

Nice water park for children especially toddlers. Park play area needs to be renovated ASAP. Its dirty and missing parts. Water play area basketball courts and restrooms are great and convenient

Ma
Review №34

Nice spot to go for a nice walk in the park or jog get a little workout if you can and enjoy the outdoors

Ro
Review №35

Nice and cool

Ge
Review №36

Nice park to walk your dog

En
Review №37

BEAUTIFUL scenic area. Great for runs and walks

WO
Review №38

Peaceful and beautiful

Ma
Review №39

Nice change of scenery for situated in urban area.

Ge
Review №40

Great park. Well maintained. I use the walking trails to get exercise. We love looking at the lake and seeing the random wildlife. We once saw a good drinking from the creek. Really cool.

Lo
Review №41

People just toss trash out of their cars pigs.

In
Review №42

This is a long side walk and is beautiful

El
Review №43

I wish people knew how beautiful it is and dont go here just to throw their trash or do illegal staff. This is an amazing place, sorrounded by nature, water, great bike routes, it is located in a sensitive place of the city so is not really safe to be by yourself which is sad as it will be a great place for picnics or get together, I hope Philly culture grow someday and this can be that great place that deserves.

Au
Review №44

Always a nice place to take a walk. Theres lots of wildlife in the area, including a great egret. Beautiful walking paths. My only complaint is that they never have any open restrooms.

Bi
Review №45

I mean it’s ok for getting out with the fam when the water isn’t so high

Ed
Review №46

We love that nature is so close to the city here. Weve seen deer and foxes and eagles. Beautiful! Weve also seen trash dumped by the side of the river and during a morning walk accidentally come upon a religious ritual being performed by people dressed in all white. The all terrain vehicles that sometimes come through might ruin your nature walk for a moment but once they pass the beauty of the park outshines the noise, in my opinion!

Ch
Review №47

Horrible and Google directions put me at Rorer st and Roosevelt blvd where we seen bullet shells on the ground on the path leading in

Ma
Review №48

First time there after 30 years. It has been kept clean. People actually go fishing, some just go to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Mi
Review №49

Great place quiet...

Wi
Review №50

Great sprinkler setup

Ca
Review №51

Great place for bike riding or jogging.. Plus they basketball and a tennis courts..

Tr
Review №52

Beautiful clean park. Great for families or if you just want to take a nice stroll or a run.

Ca
Review №53

Nice place to see the sunset

Bi
Review №54

Great walking ground

ma
Review №55

Beautiful scenery. Great place to take the family for a day trip.

di
Review №56

Nice place to visit

Ka
Review №57

So peaceful and very beautiful

El
Review №58

Peaceful n beautiful

Ma
Review №59

I love to go there for a day

Ex
Review №60

Nice trail. Great for morning walks. Could be a bit better maintained but its a blessing to have regardless.

Ja
Review №61

Quiet in the animal kingdom. Great spot for lovers to enjoy each other in a beautiful environment.

Ce
Review №62

I love this park. Long walks and enjoy the water. I go once a month with the family. Needa to be more clean.

Da
Review №63

Pleasant place to spend a few hours with the kids. No thrills playground area. Wouldnt hurt if people who freguented this space would contribute to keep it cleaner.

Ma
Review №64

I like the water sprinkler, but the park need work and maintenance, some of the broke. A basketball court it would be nice to get build with some games paint on the floor or something like that. I like that the kids could bring their bakes and ride.

Pr
Review №65

Nice but dangerous! Be careful!

Ro
Review №66

Not clean at all and strange looking men wandering around. Didnt feel safe.

An
Review №67

Good swimming place in summer..

D.
Review №68

Nice clean good place to relax

Mi
Review №69

Nice place to get away from it all

Ed
Review №70

Ive been coming to different parts of tookany since I was a little kid. Now I own a house where the creek is in my back yard! So peaceful.

Er
Review №71

Relaxing stroll

Co
Review №72

Cool place to go and get away from the fast life and just relax

Ev
Review №73

All I do here is ride pass

zu
Review №74

Nice family place, very clean and good customer service

Ry
Review №75

Great place to take a walk or just chill out

ci
Review №76

A beautiful place and good to take your kids to get out of their phones

Re
Review №77

The Babegirl Designs Photo Shoot was excellent.. Thank you Star and Brandon.

Wa
Review №78

Always a nice park for all needs...family picnics, biking, walking, playing...

Ki
Review №79

Nice family friendly park...clean & safe

Ka
Review №80

The great outdoors wilderness happiness!!!

Ma
Review №81

I loved this area of PA ..quiet area for truckers to sleep

Ri
Review №82

Just a nice area to go to. Philly is blessed with parks

Ja
Review №83

If you are looking for a nice place for a picnic this is it

El
Review №84

Very nice neighborhood good place to get away from things some parks nowadays are not meant for fun anymore

Ge
Review №85

History is my thing. I learn something every time I visit.

la
Review №86

Nice place to take the children on a hot day, just tell your children not to run around. You dont want anyone falling and getting hurt

An
Review №87

Its a nice playground

Ma
Review №88

With a 3.2-mile trail from Juniata to Cheltenham, the Tacony Creek Trail is an hidden gem. Full of wildlife, its benches & picnic tables offer a spot for quiet reflection in the middle of the city. In addition to its paved biking trails, it offers lots of little footpaths to places to sit by the creek.

Bi
Review №89

Beautiful place...Too bad I didnt get to go boating....

ed
Review №90

Nice place.

Ga
Review №91

Nice place to relax with family

Jo
Review №92

If you have childrens its a great place for them and entire family..

Ca
Review №93

Visited the park today with family, Ive passed it cruising on Rising Sun many times until today. There are paved paths you can use to ride either a mountain or road bicycle, however, there are sections on the path where plant over growth has made it narrow; and other parts have patches of loose sand from water run off and creek over flow.The trail is very poorly maintained but if you can look past all the debris, trash and graffiti under bridges and on the path... the view is very nice. For mountain bikers, I did see some break off paths that could allow them to explore other routes although most were blocked by fallen tree trunks which I doubt a skilled rider wouldnt have any trouble hopping over.I wouldnt ride your bike through there at night by yourself because there are NO lights or lamps to light up the path, and the whole area seems to be populated by creeps at night. If the park was more maintained and monitored, I could see this place being used by more fitness groups and people in general.

Jo
Review №94

Having fun wit friend

Ma
Review №95

Nice place to take walks when its not too hot

Jo
Review №96

Relaxing especially if u like nature

Wa
Review №97

Does anyone buy a fishing liscense anymore?? I must be brought up different by my father.. Loved this place since I was a kid but people have to start respecting mother nature and CLEAN UP after themselves not for me but for their children and grandchildren to enjoy in the future. Anyways enjoy just walking around and throwing a rooster tail in the water to make sure the fish are still alive.. C.P..R. method. Catch. Picture. Release

Ti
Review №98

Enjoyed the trails. I just wish people wouldnt leave their trash everywhere

Mi
Review №99

GrEat for a trail walk.. people have yes me I have gone swimming here before the brigde is cool to jump from.. but if you not into the lake scene. Ya know turtles in the water, fish, etc. Maybe not for you.. but its nice if you live near by maybe for a early morning jog or something

Ro
Review №100

Beautiful park and the people on the trail are friendly

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  • Address:Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Site:http://taconycreekpark.org/
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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