A ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel is really a ride through a rich but relatively unknown part of Philadelphia’s past.

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees a comprehensive strategic plan to make the park a recreational resource for the community and maintain it as a heritage site.

Creating a welcoming, open space where diverse communities can gather has been an essential part of the Franklin Square mission.

Throughout the centuries, the park has been used for a wide - and colorful - variety of different purposes.

As the centerpiece of Franklin Square, the Rendell Family Fountain has become the place for guests to meet up at the park.