Cobbs Creek
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More than a Dozen Events to Enjoy on the Region’s Circuit Trails Network on Saturday
Saturday, April 25 is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual, nationwide invitation to get outside and experience the trails that connect our communities. Led regionally by the…
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Philadelphia Is Kicking in $9M to Cobbs Creek Golf Course for Flood Control
A new 68-bay, double-decker driving range at the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course is proof of progress. Full restoration won’t happen until next spring or…
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Cobbs Creek Golf Course Comeback. What Is Open Today and What Opens in 2027
For years, local golfers have asked the same question. When will Cobbs Creek Golf Course, the historic public golf venue that sits in West Philadelphia…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes…
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Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum
A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and…
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Levee Flooding Fix for Eastwick Makes More Water Rise in Delaware County
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to build a 1,400-foot levee to stop flooding in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Eastwick. Unfortunately, it would increase…
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New State-of-the-Art Nature Playground Opens in Cobbs Creek
An upgraded state-of-the-art nature-themed playground has opened in Cobbs Creek near 63rd and Spruce, on the edge of the Upper Darby border, reports West Philly…
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3 Delaware County Bike Trails Among 21 Best in Philly Region
With more people turning to biking for exercise, it’s good to know there are hundreds of miles of multi-use trails in Philadelphia and its surrounding…
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Art Commission Rejects Renovation Plans for Cobbs Creek Golf Course
The Philadelphia Art Commission has voted 9-0 to deny concept approval for two key parts of a Cobbs Creek Golf Course $65 million renovation, writes…
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Cobbs Creek Golf Course Restoration Takes Down 100s of Trees, Upsetting Locals
The restoration of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, bordering Philadelphia and Upper Darby, will come at a price—the loss of hundreds of mature trees. It’s…
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Closed Cobbs Creek Golf Course to Reopen in 2023-24 After $65 Million Restoration
The 105-year-old Cobbs Creek Golf Course that borders Upper Darby and Philadelphia will get a $65 million restoration, set to be finished in 2023 and…


































