Philadelphia’s Nook Next to the Park
The Hawthorn is nestled among the beautiful homes, greenery, and neighborhood features that make Wynnefield. Enjoy easy access to Fairmount Park for outdoor activities, arts, and cultural attractions, and close proximity to public transportation.
Getting Here
Wynnefield is easily accessible by public transportation, car, rideshare, or bike. Get here via I-76 or Lancaster Ave, or take Septa Route 52 and 50. You can also hop on your bike (or one from our bike share program) to explore the area.
10 minutes to City Line Avenue
15 minutes to the city
15 minutes to Ardmore’s Suburban Square
Play In The Park
Play In The Park
The Hawthorn is just steps away from Fairmount Park West. The 1,400 acres is home to a variety of things to do. You can visit the Please Touch Museum, or take a walk through the Philadelphia Zoo. If you want to connect to nature, you can visit the Horticulture Center, the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Concourse Lake, and much more.
If you’re looking to get moving, explore your BMX skills at the Philly Pumptrack, practice your backswing at the parkside tennis court, or play some 1v1 at the parkside basketball courts. For something more relaxing, the park is a beautiful space to walk around, explore and simply enjoy nature.
Other Activities
The Hawthorn has plenty of other ways to pass the time as well.
One of our favorite nightime activities is catching a concert at The Mann Center, located less than five minutes from The Hawthorn. As one of the country's largest non-profit open-air music centers, the Mann presents world-class artists during their concert season (May – September).
For a daytime break, the Bala Golf club is a quick seven-minute drive away and is open to members seven days a week.
Shopping
The Hawthorn is close to two main shopping destinations so you will have everything you need close by. City Line Avenue is less than 10 minutes north, featuring a variety of restaurants, grocery stores, service, and shops like Target, Saks Fifth Ave, Verizon, and Michaels.
About 15 minutes west you will find Ardmore’s Suburban Square. Featuring shops like Lululemon and Apple. Shopping like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. As well as restaurants like Shake Shack, Sweetgreen, and Tired Hands Brewing.
The Neighborhood
Wynnefield is defined by City Avenue and Fairmount Park, and the Bala Golf Club and Cardinal Avenue. Local politicians with Wynnefield ties include Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter, former mayor Wilson Goode, city councilman Curtis Jones, Jr, and councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.