Morrell Park

Many neighborhoods in Philadelphia consist of row homes, and it’s actually expected when someone is describing an area. However, one of the distinctions of Morrell Park, one that is always mentioned when talking about the neighborhood is that these row homes have garages. The garages are located in the front of the homes, facing the streets. Of course this makes off street parking less abundant because you can’t block the driveways.

Morrell Park is a residential area, which kind of explains the garages, so if you’re looking to shop you’re not going to find much here outside of the usual corner stores. There isn’t much industry going on in this neighborhood.

Driving through this neighborhood is also kind of confusing because the there are not many streets that run all the way through and usually end up in the one lonely cul-de-sac. The general layout of Morrell Park is different than other areas of Philadelphia; it seems almost out of place. This may have something to do with the neighborhoods past.

Morrell Park used to be the summer estate of Edward Morrell who was a congressman from 1900 to 1907. He lived here with his wife. The neighborhood was eventually inhabited by families moving from other area of Philadelphia in the 1960s.

Morrell Park is a neighborhood located in Northeast Philadelphia. It is bound by Grant Avenue on the north and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport to the east. It is predominantly residential and does not have a lot of dining or shopping opportunities. Morrell Park is home to a diverse population and includes African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics.
One interesting thing about Morrell Park is that it has some of the most unique architecture the city has to offer. Instead of just typical styled row homes, Morrell Park’s row homes have attached garages in front with access to the street. These homes were built in the late 1950’s and are primarily made from brick.
One of the draws of the neighborhood is Byberry Creek, which offers a lovely recreational area for biking, jogging and hiking. It gives Morrell Park a more suburban feel to it so residence can enjoy a quiet environment.
Morrell Park is an extremely quiet and clean neighborhood thanks to the commitment of its residents. The streets have little to no garbage on them and the crime rate is low. This makes Morrell Park a good area for families with small children to live o even elderly residents looking for a peaceful place to retire.