Parks in Philadelphia

Longwood Gardens is one of the world's great horticultural displays, spanning 1,077 acres of gardens, meadows, and woodlands in nearby Kennett Square. The conservatory, fountain gardens, and seasonal displays attract over a million visitors annually.

LOVE Park (officially John F. Kennedy Plaza) is famous for Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE sculpture, which has stood here since 1976. The urban plaza at the head of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway offers clear sightlines to City Hall and the Art Museum.

Rittenhouse Square is Philadelphia's most elegant public park, one of five original squares planned by William Penn in 1682. Surrounded by high-rise residences, upscale restaurants, and boutiques, it is the social heart of Center City.

Fairmount Park is one of the largest urban park systems in the world at over 2,000 acres, stretching along both banks of the Schuylkill River. It encompasses historic mansions, sculpture gardens, and miles of trails and meadows.

Wissahickon Valley Park is a 1,800-acre forested gorge within Philadelphia's city limits, offering 80 km of trails along Wissahickon Creek. It is one of the most remarkable urban wilderness areas in the United States.

Spruce Street Harbor Park is a seasonal urban beach and garden along the Delaware River waterfront, featuring colorful hammocks, floating barges, and twinkling lights. It transforms a working pier into Philadelphia's most whimsical outdoor social space.