Neighborhoods
Atlantic City, NJ | The Countryside | New Hope, Bucks County |
Northern Liberties | Wilmington, DE and Brandywine
Philadelphia Sports and Recreation
Rich in tradition and top-flight facilities, Philadelphia is one of the greatest sports towns in America.
With twelve professional sports teams-Flyers, 76ers, Eagles, Phillies, Phantoms, Wings (indoor lacrosse), KiXX, Soul, Barrage (outdoor lacrosse), Freedom (World tennis team), Force (softball), Liberty Bells (Independent Women's Football League)-and long-standing, successful collegiate programs, there's never a drought for the sports fan. And there's no better place to enjoy the competition than the Philadelphia Sports Complex, the only site in the country where professional teams compete in new venues within 500 feet of each other.
For those who prefer to take part in the action, the region offers endless outdoor possibilities. The 8,900 acres of Fairmount Park, which extends along the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek, provide an urban oasis of trails and athletic fields. The popular 8.4-mile River Drive Recreation Loop guides walkers, bikers, in-line skaters and joggers along beautiful Boathouse Row, riverside vistas and outdoor sculptures. Forbidden Drive is a challenging mountain bike and pedestrian trail extending the length of the Wissahickon Valley. Each May, the Schuylkill is also home to one of the finest rowing traditions and some of the top regattas in the nation, including the Dad Vail, the largest intercollegiate regatta in the world.
Mix health and history with a walking or biking tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Enjoy a quiet afternoon rafting, canoeing or tubing down the Delaware River. Or tackle rock climbing-indoor or out. There's no shortage of scenic walking paths and rural hiking trails to explore. Philadelphia's sporting calendar also includes the Penn Relays in April, Radnor Hunt Races and Devon Horse Show in May, Philadelphia Cycling Championships in June, Philadelphia Marathon in November and the Army/Navy Game in December.
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