Recreation in Mt. Airy

Whether you're looking for somewhere to walk, exercise or play ball, Mt. Airy fits the bill.  There are many recreational opportunities from which to choose.  Read on.

Arboreta, Parks, Playgrounds and Rec Centers

Awbury Arboretum


Awbury Arboretum is 55 acres of beautiful scenery located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The Awbury Arboretum Association’s mission is to preserve and interpret Awbury's historic house and landscape, thereby connecting an urban community with nature and history.



The Francis Cope House
One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138-1505
(215) 849-2855
www.awbury.org 

Blue Bell Park

Fairmount Park Area practice field. One baseball field surrounded by woods.

Walnut Lane and West Park Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119

Carpenter's Woods

Walking trails.

Friends of Carpenter’s Woods works to sustain Carpenter's Woods as a unique natural resource for Mt. Airy. To learn more about Friends of Carpenter’s Woods, contact Nancy Goldenberg at ngoldenberg@centercityphila.org.

Wayne Avenue and Sedgwick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119

kids' kingdom playground


Located at the Houston School, the Kids' Kingdom Playground is enjoyed by 500 Houston School students and community children.  




Henry H. Houston School
135 W. Allens Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119

Mallery Recreation Center

Activities: AfterSchool program for younger children; basketball for teens

Morton and Johnson Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 685-2234

Morris Arboretum


The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science and the humanities. Thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including some of Philadelphia's oldest, rarest, and largest trees, are set in a romantic, 92-acre, Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, flowers and special garden areas.

Every Saturday from November through March at 10:30 a.m., you  can participate in a Winter Wellness Walk through the Arboretum.  Walks are free with regular Arboretum admission.  In case of inclement weather, please call (215) 247-5777.   More...




100 Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 297-1284
www.morrisarboretum.org 

Mt. Airy Playground


Activities: Aerobics and Fitness Program, Baseball, Basketball, Summer Day Camps, Cheerleading, Football, Martial Arts, Softball, T-ball




7001 Germantown Avenue (Germantown and Sedgwick Avenues)
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 685-9297

Ned Wolf Park


This park is named after Ned Wolf who served as President of West Mt. Airy Neighbors from 1971-1973.  In 1974, after heading the Philadelphia Division of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law that found significant social change cases and passed them to major firms for pro-bono representation, Wolf founded the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia and served as the first Executive Director.  Wolf passed away in 1977 and the park was named after him in 1979.  


West Ellet and McCallum Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19119

Pleasant Playground

Activities: After School Programs, Basketball, Baseball, Camps, Football, Swimming, Tennis

6720 Boyer Street (E. Pleasant Street and Chew Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 685-2230

Wissahickon Valley Park

Wissahickon Valley Park is part of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia's 9,200-acre park system, one of the largest in the world.  Peace and tranquility just minutes from home.  Walk, jog, bicycle, horseback ride on the trails along Wissahickon Creek.  Take time to feed the ducks and geese or enjoy a meal in the 18th century Valley Green Inn.  Visit the Wissahickon Environmental Center and check out their programs and activities. 

Friends of the Wissahickon works to preserve the natural beauty and wilderness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein. 

Recreational Activities and Sports Leagues

FreeStepping

FreeStep is a modern partner dance, similar to swing or salsa, but without the complex footwork.  You can FreeStep every Thursday evening at The Irish Center on 6815 Emlen Street in West Mt. Airy.  Doors open at 7 p.m. and the beginner's lesson commences at 7:30 p.m.

www.freestepping.com

Mt. Airy Bantams Youth Association


The mission of the Mt. Airy Bantams Youth Association is "to firmly implant in the youth of our community the principles of good character, sportsmanship, leadership and high educational objectives. We service all youth and adults regardless of age, creed, sex, and national origin. Our organization is open to anyone regardless of financial standing."

Activities: Cheerleading and Football

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 18891
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Operating Address:
7001 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
www.leaguelineup.com/bantams

Mt. Airy Baseball

This year, Mt. Airy Baseball celebrates 25 years.  Dozens of volunteers have helped the program grow to include more than 625 children playing on 45 teams in five age divisions.

Activities: Majors, AAA, AA, T-Ball



(215) 552-8103
www.eteamz.com/mab

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

 

 

The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts' curriculum features aerials (static trapeze, corde lisse, aerial silks and lyra), juggling, unicycling, tightwire, tumbling and physical conditioning.   Take a class or participate in corporate or institutional team-building and leadership workshops.  Students of all ages and levels welcome.




5900A Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 849-1991
www.phillycircus.com