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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Park<br />
| name = Pleasant Hill Park<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Pleasant Hill Park in Roxborough<br />
| type = Neighborhood park<br />
| location = Roxborough<br />
| coordinates = 40.0450,-75.2180<br />
| area = 10 acres<br />
| established = 1920s<br />
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation<br />
| features = Sports fields, playground, walking paths, community space<br />
| hours = Dawn to dusk<br />
| transit = SEPTA bus 9, 27<br />
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder<br />
}}<br />
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'''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.<ref name="pleasanthill">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/3075 |title=Pleasant Hill Park |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref><br />
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Pleasant Hill Park anchors recreation in this section of Northwest Philadelphia.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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Pleasant Hill Park developed:<br />
* Part of Roxborough's growth<br />
* Neighborhood recreation focus<br />
* Athletic fields established<br />
* Community gathering space<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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=== Athletic Fields ===<br />
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'''Sports facilities:'''<br />
* Baseball/softball diamonds<br />
* Multi-purpose fields<br />
* Soccer fields<br />
* Youth league games<br />
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=== Playground ===<br />
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* Modern equipment<br />
* Age-appropriate areas<br />
* Safe surfaces<br />
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=== Walking Paths ===<br />
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* Perimeter walking paths<br />
* Benches<br />
* Shade trees<br />
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=== Open Space ===<br />
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* Picnic areas<br />
* Passive recreation<br />
* Community events<br />
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== Using the Park ==<br />
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=== Sports ===<br />
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* Youth baseball and softball leagues<br />
* Soccer programs<br />
* Football and lacrosse<br />
* Pickup games<br />
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=== Recreation ===<br />
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* Playground use<br />
* Walking and jogging<br />
* Dog walking<br />
* Picnics<br />
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== Visiting ==<br />
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=== Hours ===<br />
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* Dawn to dusk<br />
* Year-round access<br />
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=== Getting There ===<br />
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'''Location:''' Port Royal Avenue and Pensdale Street, Roxborough<br />
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'''By Public Transit:'''<br />
* SEPTA Bus 9, 27<br />
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'''By Car:'''<br />
* Street parking available<br />
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=== Tips ===<br />
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* Youth sports fill fields on weekends<br />
* The neighborhood is pleasant for walking<br />
* Near Manayunk for dining options<br />
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== Nearby ==<br />
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* '''[[Roxborough]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood<br />
* '''[[Manayunk]]''' — Adjacent<br />
* '''[[Wissahickon Valley Park]]''' — East<br />
* '''[[Gorgas Park]]''' — Nearby<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Roxborough]]<br />
* [[Manayunk]]<br />
* [[Northwest Philadelphia]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]<br />
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{{#seo:<br />
|title=Pleasant Hill Park Philadelphia - Roxborough Sports Fields & Playground<br />
|description=Guide to Pleasant Hill Park in Roxborough. 10-acre park with athletic fields, playground, and community space in Northwest Philadelphia.<br />
|keywords=Pleasant Hill Park Philadelphia, Roxborough parks, Northwest Philadelphia parks, Philadelphia playgrounds, Philadelphia sports fields<br />
|type=Article<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Parks]]<br />
[[Category:Roxborough]]<br />
[[Category:Northwest Philadelphia]]<br />
[[Category:Recreation]]</div>
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