Cobbs Creek
Cobbs Creek
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | West Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19139, 19143 |
| Named for | Cobbs Creek |
| Boundaries | Along Cobbs Creek Park at the western city limits |
| Adjacent | Overbrook, Cedar Park, Haddington |
| Major streets | 63rd Street, Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line (63rd Street Station), SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Cobbs Creek Park, Cobbs Creek Golf Course |
Cobbs Creek is a neighborhood in West Philadelphia along the city's western boundary, named for Cobbs Creek which forms the border with Delaware County. The neighborhood offers access to Cobbs Creek Park and the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course, providing green space and recreation opportunities unusual for an urban neighborhood.
Cobbs Creek Park
[edit | edit source]Cobbs Creek Park defines the neighborhood:
- Linear park along Cobbs Creek
- Trails and natural areas
- Picnic facilities
- Tennis courts
- Environmental center
Cobbs Creek Golf Course
[edit | edit source]The Cobbs Creek Golf Course is a public course with historic significance:
- Opened 1916
- Hosted PGA events historically
- Public access
- Ongoing restoration efforts
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Rowhouses and twins
- Some larger homes
- Mix of conditions
- Affordable prices
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class and middle-class families
- African-American community
- Access to park amenities
Living in Cobbs Creek
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Park access
- Family-oriented
- Transit accessible
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Market-Frankford Line:*** 63rd Street Station (terminal)
- SEPTA bus routes:*** 11, 13, 34 trolleys; various buses