Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a thirsty Thursday guided hike along the Lemon Hill Rim Trail on August 1 from 6:00–8:00 PM.

John Sigmund, Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships, will lead participants on a roughly two-mile hike that will touch on the history of the Lemon Hill area as well as the history of brewing and beer gardens in what is now East Fairmount Park. We’ll end at Cosmic Cafe’s Water Works Cider and Beer Garden. This social hike series is a great way to get out on the trails and meet new people over cold drinks.

Please note: This is a one-way hike. We’ll start at Lemon Hill Mansion and will end at the Water Works Cider and Beer Garden. The hike back is short — roughly a half-mile in length.

About Cosmic Cafe, the Cosmic Foundation, and the Water Works Cider and Beer Garden: The Cosmic Foundation was founded in 2018 by Peg Botto, owner and chef at Cosmic Catering. She has a background in Human Services as a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) and has carried that experience with her in the food business. Cosmic hires and trains employees who have developmental disabilities. Most staff start out as dishwashers and then are trained in other areas. A percentage of all profits from Cosmic Cafe and the Water Works Cider and Beer Garden go towards the Cosmic Foundation, which helps disabled individuals learn valuable life skills that will help them in their everyday tasks. Find out more here.

TICKETS: $15

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• There is a small parking lot to the side of the mansion. Once parked, head to the top of the lot — we will meet near the red informational side outside of the gates.
• The hike is roughly two miles over a combination of open parkland and hilly trails (moderate exertion).
• Appropriate for adults and mature adolescents (minors must be ticketed and accompanied by a guardian).
• Please dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers).
• Bring your own water and snack (drinking water is not available in the park).
• There are bathrooms (porta-potties) available at the start and the end of the hike but not along the route so please plan accordingly.
• Bring bug spray and sunscreen.
• Drinks at the Water Works Cider and Beer Garden are not part of the ticket cost.
• Special notes for the beer garden: The beer garden is 21+ to enter with valid, government-issued, photo identification. Children, families, and anyone under 21 are welcome to join as long as they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

PARKING/GETTING THERE: There is plenty of free parking available in the park. As always, NEVER leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit, the nearest stations are at 31st and Girard Ave and Art Museum Drive (both are roughly a half-mile walk away). The nearest Indego bike station is at 31st and Girard – roughly a half-mile away.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to reach out to programs@myphillypark.org.

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