Wissinoming Park
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
All ages
About
Wissinoming Park is a large community park in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, offering families open athletic fields, playground equipment, and passive green space across a multi-block footprint. Like other neighborhood parks in the Philadelphia system, it functions as the community's outdoor living room — a place for pickup sports games, playground visits, family picnics, and after-school activities.
The park accommodates a wide range of ages. Toddlers and young children can use the playground structures while older kids and teens gravitate toward the basketball courts and ball fields. The open lawn areas are ideal for families who want space to spread out with a picnic blanket or kick around a ball without competing for structured equipment.
Northeast Philadelphia parks like Wissinoming serve a densely residential community that doesn't always have easy access to the larger park systems like Fairmount or Pennypack. For families in the Wissinoming, Mayfair, and Frankford neighborhoods, it's a reliable free resource year-round.
Admission is free and the park is open from dawn to dusk. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation occasionally hosts programming at neighborhood parks like this one — check myphillypark.org for event listings.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Nursing / Changing
likely no
Kid Meals
nearby
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall; summer mornings or evenings to avoid heat
Wait Times
No wait — open public park
Nearby Food
Frankford Ave and Torresdale Ave in Northeast Philadelphia have pizza parlors, hoagie shops, diners, and casual family restaurants within a short drive.
Why Kids Love It
Wissinoming Park is a large community park in Northeast Philadelphia with open fields, playgrounds, and sports facilities. Kids love the spacious grounds that give them room to run, play organized sports, or simply explore.
From Reddit Parents
“It's just that stretch from Huntington to Bridge street that'll be your gauntlet.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- The park has recreational sports facilities including basketball courts and ball fields — bring equipment if your kids want to play organized games.
- The park spans multiple blocks and includes both active recreation areas and passive green space.
- Check Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for seasonal programming and events at the park.
- The adjacent Wissinoming neighborhood is family-friendly with a strong community feel.
What to Bring
- Sports equipment — ball, frisbee, or bat and glove for the ball fields
- Picnic blanket and food
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Water bottles — no guaranteed water access in all areas
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Free.
Pack a picnic for a complete outdoor outing.
Tips to Save
- Completely free.
- Brings snacks and sports equipment to make the most of the open space.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 7AM-10PM
- Monday
- 7AM-10PM
- Sunday
- 7AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- 7AM-10PM
- Saturday
- 7AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 7AM-10PM
- Wednesday
- 7AM-10PM