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Gifford Playground

📍 Northeast Philadelphia, PA

★4.2(355 Google reviews)

Gifford Playground in Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood features soft-spray water sprinklers active in summer. Popular with local families, with 355 reviews reflecting consistent community use.

✓ water sprinklers✓ summer play✓ community playground✓ Northeast Philly
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★★★★Featured review by Maria

Nice lil park with soft spraying water sprinklers in the summer, just wish people would pick up after themselves and stop leaving trash around for the sake of the kids.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for local Northeast Philadelphia families with younger children, especially in summer when the water sprinklers are running. Pack a change of clothes for wet play. Help keep the park clean for other families by disposing of trash properly.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring a change of clothes and towel for kids in summer — the sprinklers are a major hit
⏰Dispose of trash in the bins provided to help maintain the park's cleanliness
đŸŽŸī¸Pair with a picnic on the grass for a fuller afternoon outing

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
★★★★★

355 Google reviews

Sprinklers & water play50%
Nice neighborhood park30%
Litter occasionally present20%
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Maria

★★★★★

“Nice lil park with soft spraying water sprinklers in the summer, just wish people would pick up after themselves and stop leaving trash around for the sake of the kids.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Gifford Playground on Tomlinson Road is a well-used Northeast Philadelphia community play space with a standout summer feature: soft-spray water sprinklers that keep kids cool during hot months. The park draws regular crowds from surrounding neighborhoods and has a pleasant, local feel. Litter is occasionally an issue — reviewers ask visitors to clean up after themselves to maintain the space for children.

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