Entrance to Franklin Square is FREE but attractions and events require tickets.
Park Grounds & Franklin Square Playground
Daily: 6am – 9pm
Park Attractions
Park Attractions include Philly Mini Golf and Parx Liberty Carousel (and, seasonally, Spooky Mini Golf, Chilly Philly Mini Golf, and Chilly Mini Golf with LOVE)
| June 20 – August 31 | 10am – 5pm |
| September 1 – 30 | 10am – 8pm |
| October 1 – 31* | 10am – 9pm |
*October Fridays & Saturdays until 10pm
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
June 20 – August 31 closed on July 4
Nightly | 6pm – 11pm
SquareBurger by Cescaphe
Daily: 12pm – park closing
*Hours are subject to change and are dependent on weather.
Franklin Square is located at 6th & Race Streets in Philadelphia, just two blocks from the Independence Visitor Center and Liberty Bell Center.
Please note that while new restrooms are under construction, temporary restroom facilities are available.
More than a park
Must See Attractions
For chill time with the family, a group outing with your squad or an anything-but-ordinary date night, Franklin Square offers memory-making attractions with fun for everyone.
Philly Mini Golf
It’s a hole-in-one! Center City’s only year-round outdoor miniature golf course features scale versions of some of Philly’s favorite landmarks. Putt your way through the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the LOVE statue, Chinatown’s Chinese Friendship Gate, Ben Franklin Bridge and other city icons.
Tickets
- Adults: $13
- Children (3-12): $11
Tickets purchased are valid for entrance during any public operating hours. Please check our operating calendar for operating times, dates and special events.
Parx Liberty Carousel
Saddle up and hop aboard the Parx Liberty Carousel for a gentle ride on Center City’s only year-round carousel. You’ll go round and round and up and down on colorful animals, a dragon and two of Philly’s favorite race horses, Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones.
Tickets
- Ages 3+: $4.00
- Children 2 and under: FREE
(Children under 42″ must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Tickets purchased are valid for entrance during any public operating hours. Please check our operating calendar for operating times, dates and special events.
SquareBurger by Cescaphe
Come hungry! SquareBurger serves up a menu of yummy faves including juicy burgers, crispy fries, thick, creamy shakes and the legendary Original Cake Shake made with Tastykake © Butterscotch Krimpets.
Franklin Square Rendell Family Fountain
At the heart of Franklin Square is the park’s crown jewel – the historic Franklin Square Fountain. Built in 1838 and originally restored by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. in 2006, the Fountain is the nation’s oldest refurbished and functioning public water fountain in the United States, and is the longest surviving fountain in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
Franklin Square Fountain Show
Come for the Fountain, stay for the show. From mid-April through October 29, starting at noon and running every half hour, the Franklin Square Fountain’s waters put on a colorful show, dancing and swirling in time to music and accented by dramatic lighting. Each performance is a selection of one of seven songs: “Levitating” by Dua Lipa; “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti, Theme from Rocky; “Beautiful Day” by U2; “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong; “Motownphilly” by Boyz II Men; “Firework” by Katy Perry; “Fun, Fun, Fun” by The Beach Boys. Best of all, it’s free!
Franklin Square Playground
Swing, sway, climb, crawl, twist and twirl at the award-winning Franklin Square playground. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s open year-round.
Living Flame Memorial
Created in 1976 by local sculptor Reginald E. Beauchamp, Franklin Square is honored to be the home of The Living Flame, one of the few memorials in the country dedicated to both fallen Police Officers and Firefighters.
Getting Here
Franklin Square is located at 6th & Race Streets in Philadelphia, just two blocks from the Independence Visitor Center and Liberty Bell Center.
Restrooms
New restrooms are coming in 2025 to enhance your experience at Franklin Square! During construction, temporary restrooms are available to ensure your comfort. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this exciting upgrade.
Public Transit
The Square is accessible to and walkable from:
- SEPTA Regional Rail
Via Jefferson Station at 11th & Market Streets - SEPTA Market-Frankford Blue Line
Via 8th Street or 5th Street stops - PATCO High Speed Line
Via 8th & Market Streets - Indego Bikes
Station on Race & 7th Streets
Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for Franklin Square, visit the Franklin Square SpotHero Parking Page.
Limited on-street parking* is available 8 AM – 10 PM daily along:
- 6th Street
Handicapped, motorcycle, and regular parking - Race Street
Regular parking, between 6th & 7th Street
Note: Parking along 7th Street is unavailable due to construction. Parking IS NOT ALLOWED along Race Street between 6th & 7th Streets on the north side of Race Street.
*Pay at the adjacent parking kiosk and be aware of parking boundaries; Bus stop tow away zones exist adjacent to these parking areas.
