AdventureWoods Rental
AdventureWoods is a natural materials playground-a mixture of structures, paths, and loose materials that invites families to play in nature. This innovative, sustainable playscape engages children in creative, imaginative, and active discoveries. Kids are free to have fun, learn, experiment, and explore, all while exercising and enjoying the outdoors. AdventureWoods is the perfect space for your next class trip, children’s birthday party, or family gathering. Your event at Awbury supports its mission to make a positive environmental impact, educate children and adults, and nurture an inclusive community.
The address of AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum is 6060 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138.
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AdventureWoods includes three enclosed acres, featuring ample winding, wooded pathways, as well as several distinct playscapes:
- The Willows: features fairy tables and willow huts
- The Woodlot: features large logs made from felled trees from Awbury Arboretum and used for playing, building, and sitting. The Woodlot also includes five picnic tables and a portable restroom.
- Zip Line (coming soon)
- Rock Climbing Wall (coming soon)
- Web Climbing Rope (coming soon)
To inquire about date availability
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Rental FAQ's
Availability & Capacity
Weekdays:
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays, April-November:
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays, December-March:
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The capacity for AdventureWoods is 150 people.
Venue Pricing
Access AdventureWoods venue pricing here!
Additional $100 Security Deposit
Catering
You are welcome to provide your own food and beverage or have it delivered to your event. For your convenience we have assembled a list of excellent, local catering options:
- Malelani: Greek-Mediterranean cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items. (215) 766-2396
- The Couch Tomato: Customizable artisan pizzas, fresh salads, paninis, and homemade hoagies, and deli salads, soups; Great variety of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan (215) 483-2233.
- Evo Pizza: Handcrafted authentic Italian Cuisine from pizza to pasta. gourmet pizza options. (215) 248-1100
- Tipsy Catering: A variety of contemporary-style foods, fresh, healthy, never frozen. From executive meals to backyard BBQs. (215) 399-04042
- Weavers Way Co-Op: Dozens of hot and cold entrees, made-to-order sandwiches, and salad and hot bar. (215) 866-9150
Parking
Awbury Arboretum offers free parking. Visitors to AdventureWoods use street parking on 6060 Ardleigh St. Once parked, renters and guests will follow the path on a short walk through the Arboretum to the AdventureWoods gate. Follow this link to learn more about AdventureWoods directions.
Please note: AdventureWoods Renters and their guests should not park at the Cope House.
Setup & Cleanup
The rental timeframe includes all set up and clean up.
You may bring in additional tables and chairs, but all items must be carried in and out during your rental time.
All trash must be carried out.
Clients are responsible for their own setup and cleanup. We will arrange for a staff person to be on-site during your event to welcome your team, direct you towards rented areas and items, and answer questions, but they are not responsible for set-up or cleanup.
Cancellation Policy
- Rental events at the Farm at Awbury are Rain or Shine.
- If you cancel your event at any point, the entire security deposit will be forfeited.
- If you cancel more than seven days before your event, we will refund 50% of your venue rental fee.
- If you cancel within seven days of the event, the entire security deposit and rental fee will be forfeited.
- Deposits and venue payments are non-transferable.
For recurring rentals: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for recurring group cancellations.
Commercial Events
- If you are using AdventureWoods for commercial purposes, we require copies of your certificates of insurance, with the following minimum coverages:
- General Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, naming Awbury Arboretum as additionally insured
- Automobile if driving a commercial vehicle on the premises: $1,000,000
- Automobile, if driving a non-commercial vehicle on the premises: $15,000/$30,000/$5,000
- Workers Compensation, if any employees will be on the premises: $500,000/$500,000/$500,000
- If you are running a program that includes children, we require a copy of current child abuse clearances for all adults who will be part of their programs, as either employees or volunteers.
Other Guidelines
- No amplified music
- No alcohol is permitted.
- No smoking is permitted.
- No storage is available in AdventureWoods.
- No open flame (except for birthday candles on a cake) or sparklers
Children and adults are expected to respect the grounds–to not walk in garden beds, pick flowers, etc.
Rules for recurring groups:
Recurring groups will pick up and return a key, and your group will be responsible for securing the garden after each visit. Kindly note that you may not make copies of the key.
Have any questions? Ready to book?
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