dog friendly park

Ben Barkan Park

Overview: Ben Barkan Park is rated 4.2/5 from 143 Google reviews. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover and poop bags, seating, and other park extras. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs, regular visitors and active use, and a sense of community among regular visitors. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

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4.2Google rating

143reviews

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4.2(143 reviews)

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water access

Quick facts

Address4936 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

Phone(215) 476-2983

City pagePhiladelphia

Imported fromPhiladelphia, PA

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdowners who want shade, seating, and water accessparktourist attraction6 Google photos143 reviewsOpen now

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Sal Robinson4 years ago

Very peaceful and convenient park if you live near Spruce. There's a little playground for smaller kids, and if you're just there to hang out there's enough benches spread out from each other for comfort. Be careful after it rains or snows though, the ground gets very soft and muddy so it's a slip hazard.

Jaimie Schild7 years ago

Small neighborhood park. It has a little playground area, with benches to sit on. The playground area has no swings. It looks like what they have at the school's in the area. Mostly for sitting and a walk through. Lots of trees and flowers are planted in the warmer months. Nice way to catch the breeze on a very hot day, as I did.

Anwar M Hossain2 years ago

Ben Barkan Park is a quaint and cherished green space located at 50th and Spruce streets in the heart of West Philadelphia. Established in 1971, the park honors the legacy of Ben Barkan, a local advocate for equality and the founder of the Garden Court Community Association. Known for its lush grass and mature trees, the park provides a serene oasis for residents and visitors alike. It’s not just a place to relax and enjoy nature; it’s also a venue for various community events that bring together people from all walks of life. As a testament to Barkan’s commitment to community and justice, the park continues to be a symbol of unity and a source of neighborhood pride.

Bryan8 years ago

It's nice if you have kids, as they will enjoy the swing set and play area. Other than that, it is a small grassy hill with a few benches. Nothing special. Locals and homeless people tend to hang out here, often smoking.

Charis Ellis5 years ago

This is a cute little playground, it's more for littler children as the equipment is small but it's so nice! We had a nice time and ran into some really nice people as our kids played. Definitely going back!

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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

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