The Woodlands Cemetery Company

Arboretum style historic cemetery in West Philadelphia that's the final resting place for many famous local figures. One of the stone buildings was the residence of a Hamilton not Alexander. You will see families strolling the grounds. You can download a map from the Woodlands' website, but it is a challenge to locate specific graves.Markers are tricky to find and the oldest part has a spiral grave layout. The author Elizabeth Gilbert used Woodlands as the inspiration for a novel. It is dog-friendly and not a far walk from Clark Park.

Lovely green space in West Philly. They have craft fairs in here, running races, volunteer events and more. It's a great spot to go for a run, walk or little hike. The dirt perimeter path is approximately a one mile loop

It is serene, beautiful and restorative. Walking through the cemetery grounds is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Remember, there are still others enjoying the property. Please continue to wear your face masks.

Visited here over 10 years ago with the Philadelphia chapter of the Victorian Society in America. We were having a picnic lunch as well as a tour. As I don’t drive I took the trolley but had quite a walk to the entrance. The house was lovely and our guide was very knowledgeable as well as informative pointing out various well known Philadelphians buried there, which if I recall includes Thomas Eakins.

What a beautiful place to visit! I want to live in this mansion!

My favorite spot in Philadelphia for taking a walk. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful.

Woodland Cemetery is an icon of west Philadelphia. It is historic and a great place to visit. Many people go on walks and runs through the cemetery since it is flat and very safe. It is so nice and peaceful here. There are also events that are held in the green space nearby. This is a very unique and interesting area to visit when in philly.

The Woodlands Cemetery and Mansion are a serene getaway from most of the hustle and bustle of the city. You may hear the occasional SEPTA trolley honk it's horn at the nearby 40th Street Portal or the less frequent comings and goings of regional rail or Amtrak trains, but for the most part, this is a quiet place. It's well-maintained by volunteers and families if the deceased alike. While you can drive on the roads inside, most visitors are here for a peaceful stroll or jog. There's usually a weekly yoga gathering and the Philadelphia Orchard Project also has an acre of plants worth seeing. If you're curious about who is resting below the surface and in the tombs, visit the Cemetery website and they have a list of all the notable folks for whom this tract of land is a final resting place. If you're interested in gardening and volunteering, the grave gardeners may have a task or two for you!

Lovely walk, especially at dusk, in a picturesque location that is well-kept and historic. Philadelphia has many Victorian cemeteries, and all seem overshadowed by the grand Mt. Laurel, but The Woodlands has the most charismatic and quaint character, and no two tombstones are the same. Well-kept paths and well-maintained grounds, but as the cemetery is very hilly, it may be a challenging walk for those who are often short of breath. There are no bathrooms or facilities inside the grounds, and it is suggested that you do not disturb the historic cemetery in any way, shape, or form, so that others can enjoy it in the future.

I love coming here to walk my dog around the outer dirt trail. It's beautiful. The Grave Gardener program is a great resource and the flowers feel like a gift to the people resting in the cemetery from previous centuries.