Kid-Friendly Hike to Playground Site

Enjoy an easy hike along the Houston Meadow Trail ending at Houston Recreation Center’s awesome playground! This hike is free but please register below!

The hike start is NOT where the hike ends, though we will only be about a 10-minute sidewalk/paved walk from where the hike ends.

TRAIL/HIKE DETAILS
This is an easy/slightly moderate hike along varied dirt, rock, grassy, gravel terrain. There are some slopes and inclines. It is NOT stroller friendly and takes at least 30-50 minutes to complete. There are NO bathroom facilities, so plan accordingly.  This is NOT a stroller accessible trail and does involve walking up/down hills and traveling on varied terrain – soil, mulch, grass, pavement, etc.

START TIME(S):  The hike will start promptly at the following times: 11 am (We will NOT wait for late-comers. If you arrive early and don’t see our educator, please wait near the yard signs.)

MEETING LOCATION:  Trail head start: 991 East Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19128 (This is NOT a building, but rather a tree-lined area along a street.  You should see a Let’s Go Outdoors Educator and/or small yard signs that say “Prescribe Outside” and/or “Let’s Go Outdoors.”)

REQUIREMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
Closed toed shoes that can get dirty, as trail may be muddy and/or shoes may get soiled.
Appropriate attire for the weather – layers are strongly recommended in cooler seasons.
An adult, aged 18 years or older, MUST remain and participate in the program with their child(ren). Those under 18 cannot be dropped off.
Bathrooms are NOT available, so plan accordingly.