Editing Pleasant Hill Park

{{Infobox Park
| name = Pleasant Hill Park
| image =
| image_caption = Pleasant Hill Park in Roxborough
| 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 = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder
}}

'''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>

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]]

== 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:Roxborough]]
[[Category:Northwest Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Recreation]]