Editing Hunting Park

{{Infobox Park
| name = Hunting Park
| image =
| image_caption = Hunting Park recreational facilities
| type = Urban park
| location = North Philadelphia (Hunting Park neighborhood)
| coordinates = 40.0130,-75.1440
| area = 87 acres
| established = 1855
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
| features = Recreation center, sports fields, playground, pool
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = Broad Street Line to Hunting Park; SEPTA bus routes
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder
}}

'''Hunting Park''' is an 87-acre public park in [[North Philadelphia]], serving as a vital recreational resource for the surrounding Hunting Park neighborhood. One of Philadelphia's oldest parks, established in 1855, it predates the Fairmount Park system and has provided green space and athletic facilities to generations of North Philadelphia residents.<ref name="huntingpark">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/3125 |title=Hunting Park |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

The park anchors the neighborhood that shares its name and remains one of the largest parks in North Philadelphia.

== History ==

=== Origins ===

Hunting Park was established in '''1855''':
* Named for the hunting that once took place in the area
* Predates Fairmount Park (1855)
* One of Philadelphia's earliest public parks
* Originally on the city's outskirts

=== Development ===

The park evolved with its neighborhood:
* Late 1800s: Formal landscaping added
* Early 1900s: Athletic facilities developed
* Mid-1900s: Recreation center built
* Ongoing: Facility upgrades continue

== Features ==

=== Recreation Center ===

The '''Hunting Park Recreation Center''' offers:
* Indoor gymnasium
* Community programming
* Youth activities
* Senior programs

=== Athletic Facilities ===

'''Sports amenities:'''
* Baseball diamonds
* Basketball courts
* Football/soccer fields
* Tennis courts
* Running paths

=== Pool ===

'''Seasonal swimming pool:'''
* Public pool (summer)
* Free admission
* Popular neighborhood amenity

=== Playgrounds ===

* Modern playground equipment
* Tot lot for younger children
* Shaded seating for parents

=== Green Space ===

* Mature shade trees
* Open lawn areas
* Picnic facilities
* Walking paths

== Using the Park ==

=== Recreation ===

Popular activities:
* Team sports
* Basketball pickup games
* Swimming (summer)
* Playground use
* Walking and jogging

=== Community Events ===

The park hosts:
* Neighborhood gatherings
* Youth sports leagues
* Summer programs
* Community events

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Park: Dawn to dusk
* Recreation center: Check schedule
* Pool: Summer season only

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' 1101 W. Hunting Park Avenue

'''By Public Transit:'''
* Broad Street Line to Hunting Park Station
* SEPTA Bus 16, 26, 53
* Regional Rail to Wayne Junction, then walk

'''By Car:'''
* Street parking available
* Limited lot parking

=== Tips ===

* The pool is a neighborhood treasure on hot summer days
* Recreation center has programs for all ages
* Park is busiest on summer weekends
* Athletic fields may be reserved for leagues

== Neighborhood Context ==

Hunting Park is the heart of the '''Hunting Park neighborhood''':
* Working-class residential area
* Strong community identity
* Parks & Recreation programming hub
* Multi-generational use

== Nearby ==

* '''[[Broad Street]]''' — Eastern boundary
* '''[[North Philadelphia]]''' — Surrounding area
* '''[[Temple University]]''' — South
* '''[[Fairmount Park]]''' — West (accessible via connecting green space)

== See Also ==

* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[Fairmount Park]]
* [[Philadelphia Parks and Recreation]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]

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[[Category:Parks]]
[[Category:North Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Recreation]]
[[Category:Historic Sites]]