This cache is part of a series dedicated to our sweet dog, Harley. We moved to Philadelphia 3 years ago with a 80lb American Bulldog with a lot of energy to burn, so finding places to let him play was essential. We chose our second apartment along this stretch of Wood Street because of the surprisingly large green space going from 2nd Street to 6th Street. Sadly, Harley passed away unexpectedly and suddenly a couple of weeks before our move, but we still love living near a place that so many dogs and their people enjoy. If you go all the way down to the grass between 5th and 6th Streets, you'll get a great view of Center City! And if you head down to Harley's Playground #3 you'll see another special place to me - the jewelry store across the street (McGarry's) is where my husband got my engagment ring set and where we bought our wedding rings.
Difficulty is for the muggle factor - it's unlikely that anyone will bother you, but early in the morning and during the evening, you might get a dog coming to say hi!
DO NOT try to access Wood St. from 5th St. (if you're driving). 5th St. goes underneath the Ben Franklin Bridge and pops out again at Callowhill, totally missing Wood and Vine Streets. You can get here coming South along 6th, 4th, and 2nd or coming North along 3rd.
FREE parking is available all along Wood Street - there are even a couple of blocks that have UNLIMITED PARKING!
I hope you enjoy this city surprise! And if you have a fur-baby, give them a good cuddle tonight!