Squaw Island
This park could possibly be the most obscure park in the city. Due to its obscurity, Squaw Island has become a destination for anyone looking to get away and enjoy the waterfront.
The island is a remediated dumping ground - not a place that you would normally think about going. There are bike trails and boat locks, plenty of space to throw Frisbees, picnic, and lay in the sun. It can be a tough park to find, but it's well worth the trouble!
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You can get there from the bike trail at the foot of West Ferry. Or take the Jesse Kriegel trail that winds along Scajaquada Creek (from Delaware Park).
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