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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Park<br />
| name = Walnut Lane Golf Course<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Walnut Lane Golf Course in Germantown<br />
| type = Public golf course<br />
| location = Germantown / East Falls<br />
| coordinates = 40.0180,-75.1950<br />
| area = 68 acres<br />
| established = 1940<br />
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation<br />
| features = 18-hole golf course, driving range, clubhouse<br />
| hours = Dawn to dusk (seasonal)<br />
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail to Wister; buses<br />
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder<br />
}}<br />
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'''Walnut Lane Golf Course''' is a public 18-hole golf course in the [[Germantown]] / [[East Falls]] area, operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The course provides affordable municipal golf in Northwest Philadelphia and has served generations of Philadelphia golfers since 1940.<ref name="walnutlane">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/3172 |title=Walnut Lane Golf Course |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref><br />
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Walnut Lane is one of Philadelphia's six municipal golf courses.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Origins ===<br />
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'''1940:''' Course opened:<br />
* WPA-era construction<br />
* Public recreation expansion<br />
* Designed for accessibility<br />
* Municipal golf mission<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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The course has evolved:<br />
* Improvements over decades<br />
* Clubhouse renovations<br />
* Drainage and turf updates<br />
* Maintained as affordable option<br />
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== Course Features ==<br />
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=== Layout ===<br />
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'''18-hole course:'''<br />
* Par 62<br />
* 5,000+ yards<br />
* Executive-length course<br />
* Suitable for all skill levels<br />
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=== Terrain ===<br />
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* Rolling hills<br />
* Wissahickon Valley views<br />
* Tree-lined fairways<br />
* Well-maintained greens<br />
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=== Facilities ===<br />
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* Clubhouse<br />
* Pro shop<br />
* Driving range<br />
* Practice putting green<br />
* Snack bar<br />
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== Playing ===<br />
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=== Tee Times ===<br />
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* Walk-up and reservations<br />
* Affordable municipal rates<br />
* Philadelphia residents: discounted rates<br />
* Twilight rates available<br />
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=== Equipment ===<br />
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* Club rental available<br />
* Pull carts available<br />
* Riding carts available<br />
* Range balls for purchase<br />
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=== Season ===<br />
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* Open seasonally (weather permitting)<br />
* Typically March-December<br />
* Best conditions spring and fall<br />
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== Visiting ==<br />
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=== Hours ===<br />
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* Dawn to dusk (seasonal)<br />
* Check website for current hours<br />
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=== Getting There ===<br />
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'''Location:''' Walnut Lane and Henry Avenue, Germantown<br />
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'''By Public Transit:'''<br />
* SEPTA Regional Rail to Wister Station<br />
* SEPTA Bus 1, 65<br />
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'''By Car:'''<br />
* Free parking at course<br />
* Near Lincoln Drive<br />
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=== Tips ===<br />
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* Call ahead for tee times on weekends<br />
* The course is good for beginners<br />
* Twilight rates offer best value<br />
* Wear appropriate golf attire<br />
* Bring your own clubs or rent<br />
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== Philadelphia Municipal Golf ==<br />
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Walnut Lane is one of six municipal courses:<br />
* '''[[Cobbs Creek Golf Course]]''' — West Philadelphia<br />
* '''Karakung Golf Course''' — West Philadelphia (executive)<br />
* '''John F. Byrne Golf Course''' — Northeast Philadelphia<br />
* '''Juniata Golf Course''' — North Philadelphia<br />
* '''Walnut Lane Golf Course''' — Germantown<br />
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All offer affordable play for Philadelphia residents.<br />
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== Nearby ==<br />
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* '''[[Germantown]]''' — East<br />
* '''[[East Falls]]''' — West<br />
* '''[[Wissahickon Valley Park]]''' — Adjacent<br />
* '''[[Lincoln Drive]]''' — Scenic route<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Cobbs Creek Park]]<br />
* [[Fairmount Park]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Recreation]]<br />
* [[Wissahickon Valley Park]]<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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[[Category:Parks]]<br />
[[Category:Germantown]]<br />
[[Category:Golf]]<br />
[[Category:Fairmount Park]]<br />
[[Category:Recreation]]</div>
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