Wissahickon is a Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood near the meeting point of Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River. Its residential streets include rowhomes, twins, apartments, and hillside properties, with the neighborhood positioned between Manayunk, Roxborough, and East Falls.

Wissahickon Valley Park is the area’s defining natural feature, offering miles of wooded trails, creekside scenery, and access to Forbidden Drive. The Schuylkill River Trail and Kelly Drive provide additional recreation nearby. SEPTA Regional Rail and bus service connect the neighborhood with Center City and surrounding Northwest Philadelphia communities.