It is serene, beautiful and restorative. Walking through the cemetery grounds is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Remember, there are still others enjoying the property. Please continue to wear your face masks.

Woodland Cemetery is an icon of west Philadelphia. It is historic and a great place to visit. Many people go on walks and runs through the cemetery since it is flat and very safe. It is so nice and peaceful here. There are also events that are held in the green space nearby. This is a very unique and interesting area to visit when in philly.

The Woodlands Cemetery and Mansion are a serene getaway from most of the hustle and bustle of the city. You may hear the occasional SEPTA trolley honk it's horn at the nearby 40th Street Portal or the less frequent comings and goings of regional rail or Amtrak trains, but for the most part, this is a quiet place. It's well-maintained by volunteers and families if the deceased alike. While you can drive on the roads inside, most visitors are here for a peaceful stroll or jog. There's usually a weekly yoga gathering and the Philadelphia Orchard Project also has an acre of plants worth seeing. If you're curious about who is resting below the surface and in the tombs, visit the Cemetery website and they have a list of all the notable folks for whom this tract of land is a final resting place. If you're interested in gardening and volunteering, the grave gardeners may have a task or two for you!

I love coming here to walk my dog around the outer dirt trail. It's beautiful. The Grave Gardener program is a great resource and the flowers feel like a gift to the people resting in the cemetery from previous centuries.

Visited here over 10 years ago with the Philadelphia chapter of the Victorian Society in America. We were having a picnic lunch as well as a tour. As I don’t drive I took the trolley but had quite a walk to the entrance. The house was lovely and our guide was very knowledgeable as well as informative pointing out various well known Philadelphians buried there, which if I recall includes Thomas Eakins.

What a beautiful place to visit! I want to live in this mansion!

Lovely walk, especially at dusk, in a picturesque location that is well-kept and historic. Philadelphia has many Victorian cemeteries, and all seem overshadowed by the grand Mt. Laurel, but The Woodlands has the most charismatic and quaint character, and no two tombstones are the same. Well-kept paths and well-maintained grounds, but as the cemetery is very hilly, it may be a challenging walk for those who are often short of breath. There are no bathrooms or facilities inside the grounds, and it is suggested that you do not disturb the historic cemetery in any way, shape, or form, so that others can enjoy it in the future.

Arboretum style historic cemetery in West Philadelphia that's the final resting place for many famous local figures. One of the stone buildings was the residence of a Hamilton (not Alexander). You will see families strolling the grounds. You can download a map from the Woodlands' website, but it is a challenge to locate specific graves.Markers are tricky to find and the oldest part has a spiral grave layout. The author Elizabeth Gilbert used Woodlands as the inspiration for a novel. It is dog-friendly and not a far walk from Clark Park.

Such a beautiful, quiet spot in West Philly. Good for walking and running. They often hold events, too. The grounds are well taken care of.

A peaceful, safe, and relatively quiet place to walk, run, picnic, enjoy nature, and contemplate mortality in West Philly, close to University City. Free parking along the cemetery's road (but drive slowly and watch for pedestrians) and there is a water fountain by the POP orchard.

My boyfriend and I spent the weekend here. We loved the ambiance and the coffee. We had the Coffee here for the second time we visited. We really enjoyed meeting here and hearing their story. On this day of having our eyes glued to phone and computers, it was refreshing to take a break and be in the moment! If we are back in that area again we will definitely stop by!

Wonderful place for a nature walk, small picnic with friends or a jog on their running path.

Beautiful and quiet

Cute cafe. The staff is always cheerful and welcoming! The coffee is great and they are quick! I walk here in the morning to start my day-convenient location! Really made my day!

Lovely green space in West Philly. They have craft fairs in here, running races, volunteer events and more. It's a great spot to go for a run, walk or little hike. The dirt perimeter path is approximately a one mile loop

My favorite spot in Philadelphia for taking a walk. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful.

An unexpected place where you can jog, walk and enjoy nature

Beautiful natural area to walk or run.