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At the midpoint on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sister Cities Park adds a picturesque swath of green to the heart of Philadelphia’s notable arts and cultural district. From here, panoramic views bring skyscrapers, historic cathedrals and museums into harmony, while the Sister Cities ...
- Philadelphia's Sister Cities Program
- Sustainable Initiatives
- Funding
- Amor Sculpture
Sister Cities Park was first dedicated in 1976 in recognition of Philadelphia's commitment to the international Sister Cities program. It was redesigned and rededicated in 2012. Like the international flags that are on display along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this park celebrates Philadelphia's commitment to strengthening global economic ties a...
Sustainable design is incorporated throughout the park. The café’s green roof, coupled with geothermal technologies, help moderate temperature extremes in the building as well as reduce storm water runoff. The roof, along with the native vegetation in the park helps reduce air temperature, smog and dust.
Funding for the renovation of Sister Cities Park was made possible by support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the William Penn Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the State Redevelopment Assistanc...
To mark the historic visit to by Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September 2015, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Association for Public Art teamed up to install Robert Indiana’s AMOR sculpture atop the museum’s steps overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In December 2016, the six-foot-tall bilingual sculpture — AMOR, which means “love” ...
Transformed in 2012 by the Center City District from a forgotten space into one of the nation’s leading multi-generational parks, Sister Cities Park is a favorite destination for families with children, school and daycare groups, local workers, seniors and visitors.
Sister Cities Park. 4.5 (37 reviews) Claimed. Parks. Open 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day) See hours. See all 81 photos. Review Highlights. “ This is an adorable little park on the Ben Franklin Parkway. ” in 6 reviews. “ There isn't a ton of stuff here, but it is across the street from Logan Circle. ” in 5 reviews.
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- 18th St & the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Located on Logan Square in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Sister Cities Park is a welcoming space featuring a café, boat pond, educational garden, commemorative fountain and Robert Indiana's AMOR sculpture.
A sprawling urban green space, plenty of picnic tables, a fair amount of trees to keep it cool in the summertime. Four well maintained tennis courts. The play structure is pretty elaborate, with some Dali-inspired climbing instruments and some bigger kid monkey bars.
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Apr 9, 2021 · It’s official: Sister Cities Park is ready for spring. The fountain is running, the café has opened, and the flowers are blooming. The Sister Cities Café, a convenient stop for coffee, snacks, and takeaway fare, has reopened for the season.
