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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

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If you're looking for the official source of information about the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, please visit our homepage at www.fws.gov/heinz. For more information about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, head to www.fws.gov

Story

The John Heinz NWR at Tinicum, America's First Urban Refuge is located in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania about 1 mile from Philadelphia International Airport. The refuge was established by an act of Congress in 1972 to protect the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; approximately 200 acres. When acquisition is complete, it will consist of 1000 acres of varied habitats.

The Refuge trails are open daily from sunrise to sundown. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Mission

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.



"Visitor Center is open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm."
Address: 8601 Lindbergh Blvd , Philadelphia 19153, PA, US
Phone: (215) 365-3118
vog.swf@rwnzniehnhoj
State: PA
City: Philadelphia
Zip Code: 19153


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Reviews
This is still a great place for a mid to long hike. Plenty to discover and wildlife is everywhere if you have a sharp eye. They are doing some work on the trails right now and one entrance is closed off. Other than that it's great!
Wonderful, clean, beautiful park. Staff and other guest are friendly. The park held an awesome free Archery event during my first visit! It was great for families, both adults and children. I have no complaints. I highly recommend. I went for walking/running the trail.
Great place for a morning or evening walk, very close to the city and the airport PHL. Please take your trash out and keep the park clean. Try not to be loud and stay on the designated trails. Have fun!
Stopped by before heading to the airport. It was really beautiful even during an overcast afternoon. We saw several birds, deer and oodles of turtles! The marsh overlook offered plenty of viewing space. Encountered a handful of runners, walkers and bird watchers during our time. There are some fun things to look at including a visitor's center. Loved the bee garden as well
Good :Plenty of wildlife but you need to be there at the right times Bad : ton of trash that washes down from up stream, thanks to the volunteers that bagged a lot, boo to park service who drive by the bags and leave them there month after month, noisy from I-95 and airport. Boo for the guy who approved large ankle turning gravel for the trail from Route 420 towards Philadelphia. Stay on the trail, watch your step, there is a tremendous amount of poison Ivy
A nice place for all kind of outdoor activities, singles, couple n and family. Fishing hiking, biking, trailing ,cane ride and much more. A must visit when you in Philadelphia and it's minutes away from the airport. Why not
Hidden Philly gem. Nice and clean trail with beautiful views. Great place to take the kiddies and let them run around. This place stays busy, especially during the weekend! Parking is plentiful.
If you just want to go for a hike, or a bike ride, and you're looking for change of scenery, the refuge is a wonderful place to go. If you're looking for wildlife, or want to teach your children about nature or ecology, or you just happen to be a birdwatcher or wildlife enthusiast this is a wonderful urban oasis located near major transportation routes, so it's easy to access. Restrooms: Indoor bathrooms in the visitor center, a few restrooms.along the trail. Dog-friendliness: People bring their dogs, just keep them on the path, and leash. If your dog is aggressive with other dogs, or people, not a great place to bring them.
Lovely place for a walk. There are different trails to choose from totaling up to around 10 miles. It’s quiet and enjoyable.
I absolutly love this place. Its beautiful throught every season. The amount of different birds that are there is amazing. So many amazing people as well. I 100% recommend.
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