Anyone looking for a simple park filled with a variety of plants and trees will enjoy Merion Botanical Park. Using one of several walking paths circling the 13.5 acre park, patrons can walk, jog, or simply relax on a nearby bench while admiring nature. Large trees provide ample shade from the sun. A variety of birds call the park home and provide bird-watching opportunities throughout. Dog walking is not permitted in this park out of concern for the preservation of special plants and trees.