Pennypack Park

Pennypack Park was established in 1905 by ordinance of the City of Philadelphia to insure the protection of Pennypack Creek and the preservation of the surrounding land. The park consists of 1,600 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands and fields.

Today Pennypack Park is a natural recreational area for all to enjoy. Popular activities include hiking on miles of back woods trails, horseback riding, bicycling on the park's nine mile paved bike path, picnicking and fishing in the Pennypack Creek.

Pennypack Park is the green heart of Northeast Philadelphia; a natural world in the midst of urban development. Throughout the park's woodlands, meadows, wetlands and fields you will see many species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians which have been native to this area for thousands of years.

Our class will meet inside the Pine Road entrance to the park.