After what seemed like a truly endless winter, warm weather has finally arrived. Here is a list of parks across the Riverwards that offer tons of different ways to enjoy it all getting green again. Whether you’re looking to lounge on a blanket in the grass, jump into a game of basketball or stop and smell the roses, this list can point you in the right direction.

Palmer Park (Frankford Ave. and Palmer St.)

Situated right on Frankford Avenue between Palmer and Columbia, adjacent to dog-friendly Steap and Grind, is Palmer Park. Five entrances from five meeting streets create a star-shaped design of paths, joining in the center and lined with benches. Warm weather will make this park a prime spot for sitting under the trees with a coffee, enjoying the flowers and some leisurely dog watching.

Belgrade Community Garden (Belgrade St. & Frankford Ave.)

This space doubles as both a garden and small park where Belgrade meets Frankford Ave. When the rose bushes bloom mid-Spring the thorny stems will come alive and create a peaceful place to enjoy the flowers and sunshine. The adjacent gardens will also bring more life to the block as neighbors start planting.

Konrad Square (Sepviva St. & E Dauphin)

Established in 1988, Konrad Square is named in honor of a local firefighting hero. Just around the corner from Little Baby’s ice cream shop on Frankford, this park is the perfect place to enjoy a scoop in the sun or shade. Keep an eye out for movie nights and flea markets as the days get warmer.

Northern Liberties

Liberty Lands Park (3rd St. & Poplar St.)

Liberty Lands Parks serves a great purpose to Northern Liberties as a park, garden and event space. This park plays host to tons of events like concerts, art shows, movie screenings and much more starting in the springtime and going into the fall. It is common to see a pick-up game of touch football or a father and son having a catch on the expansive lawn.

Orianna Hill Park (4th St. & Orianna St.)

Orianna Hill is a hybrid—one part people park, one part community garden, one part dog park. Whether you want to picnic in the sun, sow some seeds or take your dog out for some socializing, this park offers all those options. In an effort to keep the space clean and green, donors and patrons maintain the park, and it is asked that dogs be registered with the park before enjoying the space.

Port Richmond

Campbell Square (Belgrade St. and Allegheny Ave.)

Six paths converge in the center of this neighborhood green space. Children ride bikes and scooters down the bench-lined pathways. A quiet space without the draw of jungle gyms and sports courts, Campbell Square is a good place to go with a blanket and a book.

Aramingo Square (Aramingo Ave. & E Huntingdon St.)

A warm afternoon will find this place buzzing with life. One of the largest parks in Port Richmond, Aramingo Square offers a good option for active kids and teens. It is equipped with basketball courts, a large playground, and multiple swing sets.

It is not uncommon to see a dog in full sprint after a tennis ball launched across the wide-open field.

General Pulaski Park (N Delaware Ave. & E Allegheny Ave.)

General Pulaski Park is the only park in Port Richmond to border the Delaware River. This park was recently renovated and updated with a system of solar lighting. Fisherman can back their cars into the parking lot and cast their lines out into the river over a new railing. Post up on a bench to watch the boats and barges sail by.

Bridesburg

Bridesburg Park (Richmond St. & Buckius St.)

Complete with basketball courts, a soccer field, a baseball diamond, a playground under renovation and tennis courts, Bridesburg’s largest park offers tons of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The park is located at the Bridesburg Recreation Center. Lots of organized activities and clubs operate out of this facility, both indoors and outdoors.

Carmella Playground (Worth St. & Wakeling St.)

Just on the other side of I-95 is Carmella Playground. With basketball courts, green fields, and a skate park, this park is more than just a playground. Equipped with a recreation center, Carmella Park offers organized activities and sports, and a rare find, a shuffleboard court.