FDR Skatepark, Philadelphia

Name: FDR Skatepark
Address: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia, United States

#384 among attractions in Philadelphia

Park, Relax in park, Skate park

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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. The park has long been popular with notable local skaters such as Willy Akers, Chuck Treece, Bam Margera and various other local pro skaters. The park was built on unused public land in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park beneath an overpass of Interstate 95. The park came to be through volunteer labor and donations of materials. Over time the park has expanded with additions and inclusions to the area around the original components of the park. ()

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°53'55"N, 75°10'47"W

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt ParkSouth Philadelphia (Navy Yard)Philadelphia United States

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FDR Skatepark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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1 miN
Monuments and statues
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0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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~1920 ftNW
Park
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0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
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1.1 miNE
Gambling, Nightlife, Casino
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1 miSW
Bridge
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1.1 miN
Colonial revival architecture
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Colonial revival architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to FDR Skatepark?

Nearby attractions include Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia (10 min walk), South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Philadelphia (12 min walk), Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia (12 min walk), Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia (14 min walk).

How to get to FDR Skatepark by public transport?

The nearest stations to FDR Skatepark:

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Nrg • Lines: Bsl (16 min walk)