Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia

Name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
Address: 1800 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, 19145, United States

#84 among attractions in Philadelphia

Park, Relax in park

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is an aesthetically designed park located along the Delaware River in the southernmost point of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, comprising some 348 acres which includes a 146-acre golf course, about 125 acres of buildings, roadways, pathways for walking, landscaped architecture, and a variety of picnic and recreation areas placed within about 77 acres of natural lands including ponds and lagoons. ()

Created: 1914Visitors per year: 120 thous.Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°54'9"N, 75°11'3"W

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1800 Pattison AveSouth Philadelphia (Packer Park)Philadelphia 19145 United States

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park, Walt Whitman.

0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
23 min walk • Lincoln Financial Field, affectionately known as "The Linc" by locals, is a cornerstone of Philadelphia's vibrant sports culture. This modern stadium, with a seating capacity of over 69,000, serves as the home turf for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles.
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
17 min walk • The Wells Fargo Center stands as a premier sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This multifaceted arena, which opened its doors in 1996, is home to the city's beloved National Hockey League team, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Citizens Bank Park stands as a testament to America's love for baseball. Inaugurated in 2004, this modern stadium is the home of Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies and has quickly become an iconic venue in the world of...
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues
Walt Whitman, Philadelphia
22 min walk • Walt Whitman is a statue by Jo Davidson of which there are several castings. Davidson began working on a depiction of Walt Whitman after entering a competition for one in 1925. Although that statue was never realized, Davidson continued to refine what he had started.
~1590 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish-American museum in the United States. It is located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia, on part of a historic 17th-century land grant originally provided by Queen Christina of Sweden to settlers of New Sweden.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia
22 min walk • The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was an important naval shipyard of the United States for almost two centuries. Philadelphia's original navy yard, begun in 1776 on Front Street and Federal Street in what is now the Pennsport section of the city, was the first naval shipyard of the United States.
1.5 miNW
Bridge
Passyunk Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia
38 min walk • The Passyunk Avenue Bridge is a double leaf bascule bridge spanning the Schuylkill River between South Philadelphia and the Southwest Philadelphia sections of Philadelphia. The current bridge was completed in 1983.
1.2 miN
Park
Stephen Girard Park, Philadelphia
32 min walk • Stephen Girard Park is a 4-acre park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Girard Estate, bounded between West Shunk, West Porter, 21st, and 22nd Streets.
~1920 ftSE
Park, Skate park
FDR Skatepark, Philadelphia
10 min walk • FDR Skatepark is a skatepark located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is accessible from the Pattison Avenue stop of the Broad Street subway line.
1.1 miNE
Gambling, Nightlife, Casino
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia
30 min walk • Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a casino hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that opened in 2021. The casino is in South Philadelphia near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It has 208 hotel rooms, 2,100 slot machines, 150 table games, and a sportsbook.
1.2 miNE
Street
Southern Boulevard Parkway, Philadelphia
32 min walk • Broad Street is a major arterial street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It runs for approximately 13 miles beginning at the intersection of Cheltenham Avenue on the border of Cheltenham Township and the West/East Oak Lane neighborhoods of North Philadelphia to the Philadelphia Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park?

Nearby attractions include American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia (8 min walk), FDR Skatepark, Philadelphia (10 min walk), Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia (17 min walk), South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Philadelphia (17 min walk).

How to get to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park:

Metro

Nrg • Lines: Bsl (17 min walk)
Oregon • Lines: Bsl (32 min walk)