Wissahickon Valley Park
Wissahickon Valley Park is a large urban park that is located in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It lies in Philadelphia itself. The site is in the hands of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.
A garden inside Philadelphia
You can stay in Philadelphia
Wissahickon Valley Park is inside Philadelphia, which has 168 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 80 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 90 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Philadelphia (PHL) has airline service, about 12 miles from Wissahickon Valley Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Here is how the weather at Wissahickon Valley Park changes month by month.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Wissahickon Valley Park is a large urban park that is located in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It protects 2,042 acres (8.26 km2) of woodland surrounding the Wissahickon Creek between the Montgomery County border and the Schuylkill River. For several miles, the creek winds through a dramatic wooded gorge known as the Wissahickon Valley, a National Natural Landmark.
Forbidden Drive runs the length of the valley, a car-free gravel road popular for walking, running, cycling, and horseback riding. Side trails lead from Forbidden Drive up to rugged bridle paths suitable for hiking and trail riding. The park contains about 50 miles (80 km) of trails in total.
- Type
- Garden
- Run by
- Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.1K a year
Places to stay near Wissahickon Valley Park
The closest lodging is in Philadelphia (168) and Upper Merion Township (26).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Eastern State Penitentiary
- 3Lynnewood Hall
- 4Lincoln Financial Field
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Independence Hall
- 7Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 8Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wissahickon Valley Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | — | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Upper Merion Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Lower Merion Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Plymouth Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 10 hotels | 18,555 | $458K | D |
| Mount Laurel Township | 18 mi east | 25 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Bensalem Township | 15 mi east | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Tinicum Township | 12 mi south | 20 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
| Radnor Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 32,930 | $834K | A− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These well-known sights sit within 10 miles.
Big draw18 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw25 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw34 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw410 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw510 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw67 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
75 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a year
86 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel UniversityPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Know before you visit Wissahickon Valley Park
Is Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit Wissahickon Valley Park?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Wissahickon Valley Park from Newark and Jersey City?
About 72 miles northeast of Newark and about 76 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wissahickon Valley Park?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near Wissahickon Valley Park?
Philadelphia (in town, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (10 mi, 26 places to stay) and Lower Merion Township (4 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Philadelphia
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.