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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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Maps
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Plants & Wildlife
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News & Events
All Trails Challenge: Ready, Set…
Get Ready!!!!! It’s almost time for FOW’s All Trails Challenge 2018!!! This is our third year and we are super excited! Come join us again in the Wissahickon Valley Park and support it at the...
Pennsylvania Names Philadelphia’s Forbidden Drive as 2018 Trail of the Year
The Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that Forbidden Drive located in Wissahickon Valley Park, has been named 2018 Trail of the Year. “This trail truly is among so many...
Park Safety Alert: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Temporary Weekend Closure of Devil’s Pool
Due to public safety concerns, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will be temporarily closing Devil’s Pool on Saturdays and Sunday from 8/18/18 through 9/30/18. As a result, officers from the Philadelphia Police Department and the Park Rangers will...
Aug21st
14th District Townwatch
Meet at 14th District Headquarters. Join the Philadelphia Police Department as they share their concerns, strategies, and solutions to address public safety issues pertaining to the 14th District.
Aug23rd
Trail Work Thursdays
Meet at Pachella Field Join FOW on Thursday for a morning of trail maintenance in the park! Work will consist of regular trail maintenance projects including repairing drains and grade reversals, repairing stone work, narrowing…
Aug23rd
Thursday Afternoon Devil’s Pool Clean Up
Meet at Valley Green Inn. Join FOW for a regular clean up of one of the most beautiful (and popular) spots of the Wissahickon. Work will consist of collecting trash, separating recycling, and general maintenance…