Philadelphia, PA - Philly's Parks and Public Spaces are a great place to take the family and enjoy what the city life offers. From fun year-round events at Dilworth Park at City Hall to a fun game of miniature golf at Franklin Square. Philadelphia's parks have something for everyone to enjoy; listed below are of few of the city's favorite family fun parks.
Explore Philly's City Hall
City Hall's recently refurbished front yard, Dilworth Park, boasts tree-lined fountains (splashing encouraged) in warm weather and an ice skating rink in winter. Year-round movies, festivals, a cozy Cuban cafe, and excellent public transit access have revived the center of Center City. 15th & Market Streets.
Explore Philly Trails and Parks
Endless trails, an enormous public pool, historic houses, and a Japanese garden are among the pleasant surprises that await explorers of Fairmount Park, one of the nation's largest urban parks, stretching from Boathouse Row to West Philadelphia, Strawberry Mansion, Chestnut Hill, and Northeast Philadelphia. One of William Penn's original five squares, Franklin Square, is a fun family park with a Philly-themed miniature golf course, a restored marble fountain, two playgrounds, and an old-fashioned carousel featuring some famous Philly horses.
Explore Benjamin Franklin Parkway
In summer, an alfresco hangout pops up in The Oval, a once little-used parking lot at the edge of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Though the programming changes yearly, reliable fun includes mega-sized games to play, visits from food and retail trucks, and arts festivals and family parties. 2601 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge towers above Race Street Pier, a finger pier reinvented as a multi-use, two-level recreational space now used for picnicking, yoga classes, concerts, fireworks-watching, and simply catching the Delaware River breeze. Columbus Boulevard & Race Street, (215) 629-3200.
Explore Philly's Sister Cities Park
To wee water fans, the pebble-bottom-wading pool sheltered by a landscaped hill and randomly spouting fountains makes Sister Cities Park a summertime paradise. To the fans' caretakers, the lifeguard, cafe, and kiosk that sells plastic boats, swim diapers, sunscreen, and other essentials are just as great. 18th Street & Logan Square, (215) 440-5500.
Explore Penn's Landing
Penn's Landing doubles down on riverside fun with seasonal pop-ups, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. The former, with tree-slung hammocks, cargo container arcades, concessions, misting palm trees, and planted barges (with bars), was an instant hit during its 2014 summer debut. The latter warms up winter with a skating rink, fire pits, indoor games, cozy couches, and hot drinks. Spruce Street Harbor Park, Columbus Boulevard & Spruce Street; Winterfest, Columbus Boulevard & Walnut Street, (215) 629-3200.
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