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{{Infobox Park
{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Hunting Park
| name = Hunting Park
| image =
| type = Neighborhood
| image_caption = Hunting Park recreational facilities
| location = North Philadelphia
| type = Urban park
| zip_codes = 19140
| location = North Philadelphia (Hunting Park neighborhood)
| named_for = Hunting Park (green space)
| coordinates = 40.0130,-75.1440
| boundaries = Roughly Hunting Park Avenue to Wyoming Avenue, Broad Street to 9th Street
| area = 87 acres
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Logan]], [[Nicetown-Tioga]], [[Feltonville]]
| established = 1855
| major_streets = Hunting Park Avenue, Broad Street, Old York Road
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
| transit = Broad Street Line (Hunting Park Station), SEPTA bus routes
| features = Recreation center, sports fields, playground, pool
| notable_landmarks = Hunting Park, Hunting Park Recreation Center
| 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>
'''Hunting Park''' is a neighborhood in [[North Philadelphia]] named for the park that anchors the community. The neighborhood faces significant economic challenges but is home to active community organizations and the green space of Hunting Park itself.


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


== History ==
'''Hunting Park''' is the neighborhood's namesake:
* 87-acre park
* Recreation facilities
* Pool and splash pad
* Athletic fields
* Playground
* Environmental education center
* Community gathering space


=== Origins ===
The park was once part of a hunting ground, giving both the park and neighborhood their name.


Hunting Park was established in '''1855''':
== History ==
* 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:'''
The Hunting Park area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The neighborhood attracted working-class families, with the park providing recreation. Economic decline in the latter 20th century significantly impacted the neighborhood.
* Public pool (summer)
* Free admission
* Popular neighborhood amenity


=== Playgrounds ===
== Character ==


* Modern playground equipment
=== Housing ===
* Tot lot for younger children
* Rowhouses predominant
* Shaded seating for parents
* Mix of conditions
* Property vacancies
* Affordable prices
* Some multi-family conversions


=== Green Space ===
=== Challenges ===
* Poverty rates high
* Unemployment
* Crime concerns
* Disinvestment
* Vacant lots


* Mature shade trees
=== Assets ===
* Open lawn areas
* Hunting Park green space
* Picnic facilities
* Community organizations
* Walking paths
* Broad Street Line access
* Historic housing stock


== Using the Park ==
== Living in Hunting Park ==


=== Recreation ===
* Very affordable housing
* Park access
* Transit accessible (Broad Street Line)
* Community challenges present


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


=== Community Events ===
* '''Broad Street Line:''' Hunting Park Station
 
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 4, 16
The park hosts:
* '''Broad Street:''' Major corridor
* 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 ==
== See Also ==


* [[Logan]]
* [[Nicetown-Tioga]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[Fairmount Park]]
* [[Philadelphia Parks and Recreation]]
== References ==
<references />
== External Links ==
* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]


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

Revision as of 20:24, 30 December 2025

Hunting Park
TypeNeighborhood
LocationNorth Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)19140
Named forHunting Park (green space)
BoundariesRoughly Hunting Park Avenue to Wyoming Avenue, Broad Street to 9th Street
AdjacentLogan, Nicetown-Tioga, Feltonville
Major streetsHunting Park Avenue, Broad Street, Old York Road
TransitBroad Street Line (Hunting Park Station), SEPTA bus routes
LandmarksHunting Park, Hunting Park Recreation Center

Hunting Park is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia named for the park that anchors the community. The neighborhood faces significant economic challenges but is home to active community organizations and the green space of Hunting Park itself.

Hunting Park

Hunting Park is the neighborhood's namesake:

  • 87-acre park
  • Recreation facilities
  • Pool and splash pad
  • Athletic fields
  • Playground
  • Environmental education center
  • Community gathering space

The park was once part of a hunting ground, giving both the park and neighborhood their name.

History

The Hunting Park area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The neighborhood attracted working-class families, with the park providing recreation. Economic decline in the latter 20th century significantly impacted the neighborhood.

Character

Housing

  • Rowhouses predominant
  • Mix of conditions
  • Property vacancies
  • Affordable prices
  • Some multi-family conversions

Challenges

  • Poverty rates high
  • Unemployment
  • Crime concerns
  • Disinvestment
  • Vacant lots

Assets

  • Hunting Park green space
  • Community organizations
  • Broad Street Line access
  • Historic housing stock

Living in Hunting Park

  • Very affordable housing
  • Park access
  • Transit accessible (Broad Street Line)
  • Community challenges present

Getting There

  • Broad Street Line: Hunting Park Station
  • SEPTA buses: 4, 16
  • Broad Street: Major corridor

See Also

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