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](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Franklin-Square-Park-Carousel-Horses-Characters-Story-Small.webp)
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](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Franklin-Square-Fountain-Day-Flowers-Story-Small.webp)
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.
![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)
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.
![A boy putts a ball on a hole at Franklin Square Philly Mini Golf, with replicas of Philadelphia landmarks](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Franklin-Square-Philly-Mini-Golf_Family-Story-Small.webp)
History of Franklin Square
Throughout the centuries, the park has been used for a wide - and colorful - variety of different purposes.
![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)
The Rendell Family Fountain at Franklin Square
As the centerpiece of Franklin Square, the Rendell Family Fountain has become the place for guests to meet up at the park.
![Governor Ed Rendell and family at the dedication ceremony for the Rendell Family Fountain at Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Franklin-Square-Rendell-Family-Fountain-Dedication-Story-Small.webp)