Stewards of Franklin Square
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.
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Future Projects Coming to Franklin Square
There’s lots more on our agenda that will keep Franklin Square one of the crown jewels of Old City, Chinatown and Philadelphia’s historic district.
The Franklin Square fountain during the daytime with flowers blooming in the foreground
The History of the Parx Liberty Carousel in Franklin Square
A ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel is really a ride through a rich but relatively unknown part of Philadelphia’s past.
Two horses make up just some of the characters you can ride on the Franklin Square carousel
Historic District Museums
Philadelphia is home to some of the premier museums in the United States, including a number of significant museums that provide an experience that cannot be found anyplace else. Here's a list of institutions in and around the Historic District where you will find inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment.
Two patrons walk outside of the African American Museum of Philadelphia
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The fountain show at Franklin Square with flowers in the foreground
Park Rules
Young children lean over fence to watch the Franklin Square fountain show
Event Rentals
Tables set with colorful party supplies at the Franklin Square Pavilion room
Groups & Field Trips
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A boy puts a ball into a replica of the Liberty Bell on one of the holes at Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

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History of Franklin Square
Throughout the centuries, the park has been used for a wide - and colorful - variety of different purposes.
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Historic illustration of the Franklin Square fountain when it was originally installed
Franklin Square’s Community Connections
Creating a welcoming, open space where diverse communities can gather has been an essential part of the Franklin Square mission.
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A boy putts a ball on a hole at Franklin Square Philly Mini Golf, with replicas of Philadelphia landmarks
The History of the Parx Liberty Carousel in Franklin Square
A ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel is really a ride through a rich but relatively unknown part of Philadelphia’s past.
Learn more
Two horses make up just some of the characters you can ride on the Franklin Square carousel
A Storyteller entertains guests at one of the storytelling benches along a stop of the Once Upon A Nation tours
Historic Job Opportunities
We’re always looking for the best and brightest talent to join the Historic Philadelphia team.
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A custom commemorative brick in Franklin Square that reads
Support Franklin Square
Your support allows us to continue to maintain and improve William Penn’s original square and offer programs and activities for everyone.
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