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Herron Playground

Herron Playground

250 Reed St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

Overview

Category:Best Outdoor Playgrounds
Location:Philadelphia, PA

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Herron Playground stands out primarily for its excellent water play features, particularly its multi-height sprinklers that cater to a wide range of young children, including babies and toddlers. It also offers a clean environment and a full basketball court, making it a versatile option for families looking for both splash-pad fun and dry play. While the water features are a definite hit, some parents find the non-sprinkler playground equipment to be less engaging or in need of upkeep.

Key Highlights

  • Water sprinklers with varied heights, specifically designed to accommodate 'smaller babies' and toddlers.
  • Reported clean bathrooms and a generally 'well-kept' park environment.
  • Safe and clean main playground area.
  • Availability of chairs and benches for parent seating.
  • A full basketball court with a black top.

Standout Features

  • Unique multi-height water sprinkler system, a significant draw for families with young children.
  • Clean and well-maintained bathroom facilities.
  • Abundant seating options (chairs and benches) for parents and guardians.
  • Dedicated, full-size basketball court with black top.

Perfect For

Infants/Toddlers (0-3 years): Excellent for 'smaller babies' due to the varied heights of the water sprinklers.
Young Children (3-8 years): Ideal for 'kiddos' who enjoy splash pads and a clean playground.
Older Children/Teens (9+ years): The full basketball court offers a draw for this age group, but the playground equipment may not hold their interest for long.

Ideal For

Summer outings with babies, toddlers, and young children who love water play.
Families seeking a clean, safe park environment with amenities like seating.
Families with mixed-age children, where younger ones can enjoy sprinklers and older ones can use the basketball court.
A casual family park visit rather than a destination for extensive, complex play structures.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Visit during summer months to fully utilize the popular water sprinklers.
  • Bring swimsuits, towels, and a change of clothes for children, especially if they plan to use the sprinklers.
  • Consider bringing a basketball if older children or teens are looking for specific activities.
  • Manage expectations regarding the dry playground equipment, as its variety and condition received mixed reviews.

Things to Consider

  • Some parents note that the playground equipment (outside of the sprinklers) could be improved or 'could use a little upkeep'.
  • Limited variety of activities for children beyond the sprinklers and basketball court, potentially leading to boredom for some kids.
  • Playground design described as potentially 'not well designed' by some parents.

Price & Value

Presumably free, as it is described as a public playground/park. This makes the water features and other amenities excellent value, despite some concerns about the dry playground's upkeep. No hidden costs mentioned.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • The multi-height water sprinklers offer varied access points for different sizes/abilities, including 'smaller babies'.
  • Clean bathrooms are a general amenity.
  • No specific accommodations for wheelchairs, sensory needs, or specific disabilities were explicitly mentioned.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Not mentioned, but typically, public parks allow outside food and drinks. It is safe to assume you can bring your own snacks and beverages.

🚗Parking Info

  • Not mentioned in reviews, assume typical public park parking (e.g., street parking or a dedicated lot nearby).

👥Crowd Levels

  • Not mentioned in reviews.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Described as a 'safe and clean playground'.
  • General 'well kept' environment mentioned in one review implies good maintenance.
  • Clean bathrooms contribute to overall health and safety.

When to Avoid

  • If your children are primarily looking for extensive or modern dry playground equipment (slides, climbing structures, etc.) beyond water features.
  • During cooler seasons when the sprinklers might not be operational, as other activities may feel limited.
  • If you are expecting a state-of-the-art, elaborately designed playground.

Pricing/Package/Events

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What People Say

What's Great

  • Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Jacky Guerro

Jacky Guerro

3 years ago

This place is great to take the kids. I like that they have the water going out at different *heights. *(Don't know how else to explain) So the smaller babies can also play around with the water. The bathrooms are clean, and everything is well kept.

BcOneSeven

BcOneSeven

3 years ago

I was there to visit the Band of Brothers monument, not the playground. Monument was awesome and humbling. Playground/park could use a little upkeep.

Duong Kim

Duong Kim

3 years ago

Nice family park with safe and clean playground, chairs and benches. Sprinklers for the kiddos during the summer. Sweet full basketball court with black top.

Aye Tine

Aye Tine

9 months ago

I’m Only Giving It 3 Stars Because Outside Of The Sprinklers There Isn’t Much For The Kids To Do. The Playground Could’ve Been Designed Better. My Niece & Nephew Still Seemed To Have A Good Time Regardless Of The Fact.

Bang So Excited

Bang So Excited

2 years ago

Been coming here 10+ years and it's still the same... Great place!!

Contact Information

250 Reed St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.6
Total Reviews197
Recent Reviews5