Franklin Field, Philadelphia

Name: Franklin Field
Address: 235 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, 19104, United States
Telephone: (215) 898-6151

#769 among attractions in Philadelphia

Sport venue, Sport, Football

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Franklin Field is an American sports stadium located in Philadelphia at the eastern edge of the University of Pennsylvania's campus. It is the home stadium for the Penn Relays, and is the University of Pennsylvania's stadium for football, track and field, lacrosse and formerly for soccer, field hockey and baseball. It is also used by Penn students for recreation, and for intramural and club sports, including touch football and cricket, and is the site of Penn's graduation exercises, weather permitting. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 30 thous.Coordinates: 39°57'0"N, 75°11'23"W

Address

235 S 33rd StWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia 19104 United States

Contact

(215) 898-6151

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Franklin Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Chestnut Cabaret.

~1310 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
7 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...
~530 ftSW
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
0.7 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Chestnut Cabaret, Philadelphia
18 min walk • Chestnut Cabaret was a nightclub located at 38th & Ludlow Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was later named the Blockley before its closure in 2013.
~950 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
5 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.
~1150 ftSE
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
0.4 miE
Park
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1890 ftE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.
~1000 ftNW
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
~1380 ftNW
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
7 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Field?

Nearby attractions include Penn Museum, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Weave Bridge, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Franklin Field by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin Field:

Train

Penn Medicine (4 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (15 min walk)

Tram

33rd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (10 min walk)
36th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (10 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (12 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (14 min walk)
Bolt Bus (14 min walk)