Pleasant Hill Park

Pleasant Hill Park is a delightful 35-acre waterfront green space located in the Torresdale section of Northeast Philadelphia. It’s a place where history and nature intertwine, with remnants of an early 20th-century fish hatchery offering a serene setting for relaxation and teaching children how to fish. The park boasts a playground, expansive lawns, riverside pathways, and a sports field, making it a versatile destination for outdoor activities. As part of the city’s Rebuild initiative, Pleasant Hill Park is set to receive improvements, ensuring it remains a cherished locale for community events, fishing, and enjoying the scenic views of the Delaware River.

I really enjoy going here with my husband and 3 small children (3, 5, and 8) It’s great for many things. Seeing fish, turtles, snakes, frogs and ducks by the hatcheries. Children can fish there too! There is also a very nice and clean newer playground with a swing for special needs children along with regular size and baby sized. Plenty of seating and some tables/benches for picnics. It’s also very nice to see the River up close and walk along side it on the trail. Plenty of parking and the ice cream man is usually always there for those hot days. I would recommend to anyone.

This park has been here for a long time, but it is well maintained. There are 4 ponds, which are very overgrown and need some love, but there are many things for kids to do. It always seems to be busy when I've gone here. 😊

We discovered this park in far NE Philly through a Love your Park Scavenger Hunt. It is worth the trip! Aside from stunning views of the Delaware River, there's a fish hatchery area that encourages novice fishermen to practice catch and release. The original historic hatchery building from 1914 is closed but still stands. The park is dog friendly, has a large, new playground, a boat launch and the biggest parking lot I've seen for a Philly park anywhere. We look forward to visiting again in the summer.

It was so beautiful! My niece ran into her classmate here so she was very happy ! I used to come as a kid and I love bringing the kids ! I love the water the playground 🛝

great place to sit in beautiful weather and relax to read a book, meet friends to picnic, bring kids to nice playground, watch the boats on the delaware, see many beautiful cars that visiters bring on a beautiful day. this was a beach for my grandmom 100 years ago and its still a treasure in the great northast philly to this day!

Childhood favorite. Still go there to relax and think. Rain or shine great view of the river depending on where you park. Playground. Fishing. Dock. Trails. Boating You really can't beat it. It's improved over the years. Landscape anyway.

A great place for kids to begin fishing and very peaceful place to visit

on this trip , the boat ramp was being cleared of debris from parks and rec . we were able to launch the sea doo and have some fun on the water . The tide was so high , it started to flood the dock

when i walk out of the bar at night, the only thing that goes through my mind is jump into the water. but since its really dark i cant really see anything so that helps keep my soul in my actual body. why do people even try to fish here during the day i have not seen anyone catch ONE fish.

A good park for children's fishing and walking. super playground, lakes and if you have a boat, there is a ramp to lower the boat into the Delaware River.

My family and I love this park, it's been awhile, when it warms up we will definitely visit again.

Very nice park. It is good for bike rides, jogging, running, dog walks, getting the kids out the house, fishing, boating, jet skiing, picnics, car shows, and much much more.

I grew up with My Family taking the Boat down into the Water there. It's Crazy to see How much it has changed since the Late 80s, Early 90s.

I love this place. Many good memories

The city or the authority need to maintain the place better but overall a very nice place for kids and family

Fishing for kids river park local pub tailgate parties and fireworks on forth of July this place is an awesome spot to do all things outdoors

Great park to bring your family a bunch of different things to do me and my family loved it and cant wait to go back

Watched fireworks here on July 4th.

Nice and relaxing place for children and adults, having play areas and fish hatchery for fishing practices for children. A gentle boy's expression posted for reference.