Neighborhood
Live well in Chestnut Hill
Life in the Garden District
Known as Philadelphia’s Garden District and named “one of the top seven urban enclaves in the country” by Forbes.com. Chestnut Hill is one of the greenest and most vibrant communities in the country. Outside of center city, yet easily accessible by public transportation, Chestnut Hill boasts a small town feeling filled with shopping, restaurants and examples of a variety of architectural styles.
Get to Know Chestnut Hill
Explore the links below for more information regarding the many vibrant community organizations, beautiful parks, top-rated schools, and convenient public transportation.
Experience Chestnut Hill
Surrounded by beauty, Chestnut Hill has something for everyone from cultural and recreational activities to restaurants and cafes.
Navigate Chestnut Hill
Find out why Chestnut Hill’s convenient location between the city and the suburbs makes it an ideal spot for commuting throughout the Philadelphia region.
Engage in Chestnut Hill
Become a part of the community through involvement in schools, community associations, clubs and much more.
Bowman on the Hill
Discover the latest updates from Bowman and happenings in Chestnut Hill
Cliff Park Grand Opening
Chestnut Hill is a place for visitors and also residents alike to take in the beauty of the area and enjoy the green space. It's an idyllic escape for city dwellers to come to what is known as Philadelphia's Garden District. There is a lot of work that goes into keeping Chestnut Hill beautiful including landscaping, tree trimming, trash cleanup and so much more. Parks are a huge reason why people love this area. That's why is so important to continue to improve the parks, keep planting and caring for nature so that these green spaces can thrive. When Bowman found out that there was a desire to update the signs and create a park at the entrance Chestnut Hill, we jumped at the opportunity to sponsor the project. This project was headed by the Chestnut Hill Business Association whose goals directly aligned with ours to create a more beautiful, long lasting impression on those coming and going from the neighborhood.
Renovations Underway
Our crew has been very busy this summer doing renovations on a couple of our properties. One of our biggest goals within the company is preserve the history of Chestnut Hill. Over the past 40 years we have acquired and saved properties that might have otherwise deteriorated with the intention of renting them out as apartments or business space. Many of the properties we offer are located directly on Germantown Ave, in the heart of Chestnut Hill.
Inquirer lists The Bone Appetite “as one of Philadelphia area’s Best Pet Stores”
Chestnut Hill is the one of the most popular spots for dog lovers and it's easy to see why. This village could be nicknamed an outdoor dogtopia, home to Philadelphia's best trails and parks including the Wissahickon Trail, Forbidden Drive and the beautiful Pastorius Park. Dog owners want to go exploring the outdoors with their best friend and they also want to spoil them. So you may be asking what about a store for pet lovers? Well, we have that too! It's called, "The Bone Appetite," owned by Bowman Properties.
Library Friends Hilltop Books
Looking for a good read and yearning for the charm of a local book store in Chestnut Hill? Well we have good news! The Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library are opening up a used book store called Hilltop Books at 84 Bethlehem Pike. Our building crew at Bowman has been working hard over this past year to renovate the space in preparation for the arrival of many generously donated books by the community.
5 Fun Things to Do in Chestnut Hill this Spring
There are plenty of fun things to do around Chestnut Hill this Spring. Our top 5 include of mixture of green spaces and parks to explore, virtual events to attend, a museum exhibit and delicious ideas for planning a brunch!