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Franklin Square is much more than a park. Explore its history, community, connections, and events that make it a centerpiece of Philadelphia.
![Historic illustration of the Franklin Square fountain when it was originally installed](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Franklin-Square-History-Fountain-BW-Full-2-Story-Small.webp)
![A wide angle view of the Franklin Square park fountain with a sign in the foreground that says](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Franklin-Square-Wide-Shot-Story-Small.webp)
![A Storyteller entertains guests at one of the storytelling benches along a stop of the Once Upon A Nation tours](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/OUAN-Storyteller-Bench-1024x1024.webp)
Welcome
Due to security surrounding the debate, Franklin Square will be closed on Tuesday, September 10.
Escape the city’s hubbub and bask in an “aaaahhhh” moment at Franklin Square. One of William Penn’s five original squares, Franklin Square park is steeped in history and brimming with fun for everyone. Bordering Philadelphia’s Historic District and the Old City and Chinatown neighborhoods, the park offers visitors and residents seven acres of tranquil nature, the colorful Parx Liberty Carousel, the one-of-a-kind Philly Mini Golf course, and the renowned SquareBurger, all centered around the beautifully restored fountain which was built in 1838.
Franklin Square is much more than a park. Explore its history, community, connections, and events that make it a centerpiece of Philadelphia.