Pleasant Hill Park

Pleasant Hill Park
Type	Neighborhood park
Location	Roxborough
Coordinates	40.0450,-75.2180
Area	10 acres
Established	1920s
Operated by	Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Features	Sports fields, playground, walking paths, community space
Hours	Dawn to dusk
Transit	SEPTA bus 9, 27
Website	Official Site

Pleasant Hill Park is a 10-acre neighborhood park in Roxborough, providing athletic fields, playground facilities, and green space for the surrounding community. The park serves as a primary recreation destination for Roxborough families and hosts youth sports leagues throughout the year.

Pleasant Hill Park anchors recreation in this section of Northwest Philadelphia.

History

Development

Pleasant Hill Park developed:

• Part of Roxborough's growth
• Neighborhood recreation focus
• Athletic fields established
• Community gathering space

Features

Athletic Fields

Sports facilities:

• Baseball/softball diamonds
• Multi-purpose fields
• Soccer fields
• Youth league games

Playground

• Modern equipment
• Age-appropriate areas
• Safe surfaces

Walking Paths

• Perimeter walking paths
• Benches
• Shade trees

Open Space

• Picnic areas
• Passive recreation
• Community events

Using the Park

Sports

• Youth baseball and softball leagues
• Soccer programs
• Football and lacrosse
• Pickup games

Recreation

• Playground use
• Walking and jogging
• Dog walking
• Picnics

Visiting

Hours

• Dawn to dusk
• Year-round access

Getting There

Location: Port Royal Avenue and Pensdale Street, Roxborough

By Public Transit:

• SEPTA Bus 9, 27

By Car:

• Street parking available

Tips

• Youth sports fill fields on weekends
• The neighborhood is pleasant for walking
• Near Manayunk for dining options

Nearby

• Roxborough — Surrounding neighborhood
• Manayunk — Adjacent
• Wissahickon Valley Park — East
• Gorgas Park — Nearby

See Also

• Roxborough
• Manayunk
• Northwest Philadelphia

External Links

• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder