Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia

#257 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Garden is one of only a very few located on Fairmount Park land, part of Philadelphia's Park System. ()

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°56'55"N, 75°10'55"W

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Center City (Fitler Square)Philadelphia United States

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Schuylkill River Park Community Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Market Street Bridge, First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.

~1690 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
9 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
0.4 miNE
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
0.4 miN
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
15 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
0.4 miN
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
~1910 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects.
~1960 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Rosenbach is a Philadelphia museum and library located within two 19th-century townhouses. The historic houses contain the collections and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach.
~1900 ftN
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
10 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
16 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schuylkill River Park Community Garden?

Nearby attractions include Schuylkill River Park, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Ramcat Historic District, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Fitler Square, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia (6 min walk).

How to get to Schuylkill River Park Community Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schuylkill River Park Community Garden:

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (7 min walk)
Bolt Bus (14 min walk)

Tram

30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (19 min walk)

Train

Penn Medicine (12 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (13 min walk)