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{{toplink|url=https://schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park/|name=schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park}}[[File:WissahickonVP.jpg | {{toplink|url=https://schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park/|name=schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park}}[[File:WissahickonVP.jpg|thumb|right|A scene in Wissahickon Valley Park.]]There are numerous entrances and parking areas to the park. The Valley Green Parking Area on Wises Mill Road is an especially popular, centrally located parking area. | ||
Features: | Features: | ||
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*Running and Jogging. | *Running and Jogging. | ||
''Note:'' The above description came from the park's [https://schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park/ | ''Note:'' The above description came from the park's [https://schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park/ Schuylkill River Greenways page]. | ||
==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
*[https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/during-coronavirus-friends-of-wissahickon-asks-public-to-only-visit-when-they-need-to,13934 During coronavirus, Friends of Wissahickon asks public to only visit when they ‘need to’], Chestnut Hill Local, April 8, 2020. | *[https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/during-coronavirus-friends-of-wissahickon-asks-public-to-only-visit-when-they-need-to,13934 During coronavirus, Friends of Wissahickon asks public to only visit when they ‘need to’], Chestnut Hill Local, April 8, 2020. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/dream-drives-wissahickon-valley/ Dream Drives: Wissahickon Valley Park], CBS-3, October 6, 2017. | ||
*[http://6abc.com/health/the-all-trails-challenge-will-get-you-fit-and-moving/2500451/ The "All Trails Challenge" will get you fit and moving], ABC-6, October 6, 2017. | *[http://6abc.com/health/the-all-trails-challenge-will-get-you-fit-and-moving/2500451/ The "All Trails Challenge" will get you fit and moving], ABC-6, October 6, 2017. | ||
==Info== | |||
*Alternate URLs: | |||
**[https://fow.org/visit-the-park/maps/ Maps and Directions] (at Friends of the Wissahickon) | |||
**[https://myphillypark.org/explore/parks/wissahickon-valley-park/ Wissahickon Valley Park] (at Fairmount Park Conservancy) | |||
**[https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/wissahickon-valley-park/ Wissahickon Valley Park] (at Visit Philadelphia) | |||
**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wissahickon_Valley_Park Wissahickon Valley Park] (at Wikipedia) | |||
**[https://www.traillink.com/trail/wissahickon-valley-park-trail-system/ Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System] (at TrailLink) | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Where-Wissahickon_Valley_Park]] | [[Category:Where-Wissahickon_Valley_Park]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 16 May 2024
schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/wissahickon-valley-park
There are numerous entrances and parking areas to the park. The Valley Green Parking Area on Wises Mill Road is an especially popular, centrally located parking area.
Features:
- Arts and Culture.
- Biking.
- Birding.
- Cross Country Skiing.
- Hiking.
- Horseback Riding.
- Kid Friendly.
- Mountain Biking.
- Orienteering.
- Picnicking.
- Running and Jogging.
Note: The above description came from the park's Schuylkill River Greenways page.
In The News
- During coronavirus, Friends of Wissahickon asks public to only visit when they ‘need to’, Chestnut Hill Local, April 8, 2020.
- Dream Drives: Wissahickon Valley Park, CBS-3, October 6, 2017.
- The "All Trails Challenge" will get you fit and moving, ABC-6, October 6, 2017.
Info
- Alternate URLs:
- Maps and Directions (at Friends of the Wissahickon)
- Wissahickon Valley Park (at Fairmount Park Conservancy)
- Wissahickon Valley Park (at Visit Philadelphia)
- Wissahickon Valley Park (at Wikipedia)
- Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System (at TrailLink)
See Also