Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Philadelphia

#149 among attractions in Philadelphia

Park, Colonial revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is the municipal department responsible for managing parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, trails, community gardens, and historic properties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its inventory includes more than 150 parks and 170 recreation centers and playgrounds. It became the successor to the Fairmount Park Commission and the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation in 2010. ()

Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°57'18"N, 75°9'57"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, Liberty Place, Dilworth Park, Love Park.

~1160 ftSE
Massive, ornate government buidling
City Hall, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Philadelphia City Hall stands as a grand architectural masterpiece and the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, United States. Constructed in 1901, this magnificent structure holds the distinction of being the largest municipal building in the country...
~1190 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~770 ftSE
Park
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Dilworth Park, a vibrant and welcoming public space, is nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the historic City Hall. This park, once a mere open space, has been transformed into a dynamic center for leisure, events, and artistic expression.
~340 ftS
Park
Love Park, Philadelphia
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Love Park serves as a vibrant urban oasis and a symbol of brotherly love. Officially named John F. Kennedy Plaza, the park gained its affectionate moniker from Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE sculpture, which has adorned the space...
~1030 ftSE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Masonic Temple, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia stands as a testament to the grandeur of Masonic traditions and architectural magnificence. Located in the heart of the city, this historical edifice is not only a place of mystique and ceremony for the Masons but also a museum open...
~710 ftW
William Penn, Postmodern architecture
Comcast Center, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Comcast Center, soaring above the skyline of Philadelphia, is an emblematic skyscraper that defines the city's modern architectural landscape. Standing at 975 feet, it is the tallest building in Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania.
~620 ftSE
Park
Thomas Paine Plaza, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Thomas Paine Plaza is an open space park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, named in honor of Thomas Paine. It is the location of the city's Municipal Services Building across from Dilworth Park and City Hall.
~590 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a museum and private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1805 and is the first and oldest art museum and art school in the United States.
~480 ftW
Memorial
Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza is a Holocaust memorial park located at the intersection of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 16th Street and Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~980 ftW
Church
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Arch Street Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian Church at 1724 Arch Street, located between the two Comcast skyscrapers in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1130 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, on the east side of Logan Square in Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation?

Nearby attractions include Love Park, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Race Street, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Race Street Friends Meetinghouse, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Insurance Company of North America Building, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation:

Train

Suburban Station (3 min walk)
Jefferson Station (12 min walk)

Metro

15th Street • Lines: Mfl (5 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: Bsl (5 min walk)

Tram

15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (7 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & S Penn Sq • Lines: 27, 4 (8 min walk)
Chestnut St & 13th St • Lines: 9 (10 min walk)