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1. Solly Playground has a small playground for the little ones. This play area has a fence and gate, so it’s great if you’re afraid of<br />
the kids “escaping”. Bonus: When it gets really hot you can cool off in the sprayer/sprinkler. There is also a bathroom inside the<br />
recreation center (on days that the center is open). On some days there are baseball games going on at the baseball field located<br />
next to the playground. Warning: Sometimes I’m on the look-out for foul balls when a game is going on, but that’s just me.<br />
Pelbano Recreation Center 8<strong>10</strong>1 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-683-1975<br />
2. Fox Chase Playground: Home of the “dragon-sprayer” (a cute sprayer in the shape of a dragon). There is a much larger playground<br />
here for children of all ages. This playground is also a “hop, skip and a jump” away from the Fox Chase Library. This playground<br />
is located at a recreation center, so when the center is open there is bathroom access.<br />
7901 Ridgeway St, Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-685-0575<br />
3. Champions Park Playground on Verree Road: This playground is even bigger than Fox Chase and opened up a few years ago.<br />
There is NO bathroom here, so watch out! There is a nearby gravel trail that is nice to take walks on, but be sure to take a stroller<br />
with sufficient wheels. Warning: the ice-cream truck often appears here so be sure to have cash on hand.<br />
9<strong>10</strong> Tustin St, Philadelphia, PA 19111<br />
4. Burholme Park: Located on the grounds of the historical Ryerss Mansion, Burholme has a new updated playground! In the<br />
past I have found it to be quieter than some of the other more popular play areas, but it might have a bit more energy given the<br />
new playground equipment (which includes a “spider web” perfect for kids who love to climb!) Plus, there is a ton of room for kids<br />
to start a group ball-game or to just simply run around expending some of that extra energy. (Psst! The annual JCOR picnic is held<br />
here annually and the rolling hills are uber sled-worthy after a snow storm.) Burholme Golf & Family Entertainment<br />
is also located nearby, if you’re interested in playing mini-golf and working on your golf and/or<br />
baseball swing.<br />
1400 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-685-0060<br />
5. Playground at E. Cheltenham Library: If you’re driving on Cottman Avenue after making your stop at Rolings Bakery in Elkins<br />
Park, why not give the kids a treat by surprising them with some playground fun at E. Cheltenham Library?! Just make a right turn<br />
onto Church Rd and follow the signs to the library. In the back of the building you’ll find a fun playground (along with a basketball<br />
court and hop-scotch grid). It’s usually quite peaceful—it seems only the locals know about it and there have been so few kids<br />
playing there the few times we’ve went. They have a large tunnel slide, swings and the usual climbing things. Beware that the see<br />
-saw Is one of those classic metal contraptions, so nervous types (such as yours truly) like to stay away from it, but otherwise it’s a<br />
great place to go. Another word of “caution”: a lack of tree coverage makes for a very hot day in the summer. But, on the flipside,<br />
it might be a bit warmer in the winter… 400 Myrtle Ave, Cheltenham, PA 19012 215-379-2077<br />
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