using much of his inheritance for philanthropic purposes. He traveled around the world and collected objects to display in the home. He was also an avid reader. On his death he left his library of 11,000 books to be used as a public library. The Ryerss Public Library was one of the first public libraries in the city. On May 14, 1910, Burholme Park and the Ryerss Museum and Library opened to the public. The Park Burholme Park provides fields for sports organizations. There are three baseball diamonds, a football field, and three soccer fields. The Park also contains a playground and is a popular place for sledding on the park's large hill. The park is situated next to Jeanes Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center, as well as a Mini-golf/Driving Range. Fox Chase Cancer Center announced on January 16, 2010, that it was abandoning its efforts to expand into the park. The center decided not to appeal a Commonwealth Court decision against its plans. In December 2008, Judge John W. Herron ruled that Fox Chase was not entitled to build on of the park. The hospital had appealed that decision to Commonwealth Court. The Woods at Burholme One of the more noteworthy features of Burholme Park is its beautiful wooded areas, holding the park true to its name, which means "house in a woodland setting." These woods also serve as a haven for underage drinking, which is heavily targeted by city (not) suburban police. See also List of parks in Philadelphia References External links Save Burholme Park website Ryerss Museum and Library Website Burholme Golf Municipal parks in Philadelphia Fox Chase, Philadelphia