Let's Be Friends
FOW relies on member and volunteer support to help care for the 1,800-acre Wissahickon Valley Park for people and wildlife alike. Visit and get involved today!
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Activities
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Maps
Getting to the Park...
Plants & Wildlife
A natural habitat...
News & Events
Please Steer Clear of Muddy Trails
It’s Mud Season in Wissahickon Valley Park, and FOW is urging park users to refrain from using muddy trails. If you are leaving prints (hoof, tire, or boot), the trail is too wet to use....
Don’t miss a beat, plan your retreat!
Wissahickon Valley Park is a destination spot for Philadelphians and beyond. It’s a place where you can retreat from city-life and enjoy nature. With 1800-acres of forested gorge and 50-plus miles of trails, the Wissahickon...
May31st
Tuesday Stewardship
Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects…
Jun1st
Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower
Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon and the FOW Volunteer of the Year (2019), David Bower, on a variety of…
Jun2nd
Thursday Stewardship
Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park? Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects…