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Apr 29, 2022 · As the only park in Philly designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, FDR Park is currently implementing a decades-long Park Plan – reimagining the historic park to serve 21st century Philadelphians.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park (originally named League Island Park) is a park located along the Delaware River in the southernmost point of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, comprising some 348 acres (1.41 km 2 ), about 125 acres (0.51 km 2) of buildings, roadways, pathways for walking, landscaped architecture, and a variety of picnic and...
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A scenic haven approximately 40 miles from New York City, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers day-trippers a day of fun and relaxation. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance.
FDR Park is South Philadelphia’s largest park and one of its most important public institutions, reflecting the remarkable racial, cultural, and economic diversity of South Philadelphia. Its lakes, architecture, athletic fields, and nature trails create a civic commons where Philadelphians of all backgrounds can recreate, experience nature ...
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park's spacious picnic areas accommodate hundreds of people who visit the park daily. People of all ages also enjoy the park's oasis of blue water amid the green of the countryside.
Upcoming Events at FDR. Join us for fun and community here in South Philly’s urban oasis! Check out our calendar below to find nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and special events! You can conveniently copy events to your own Google calendar by clicking on the event you’re interested in below.
As Philadelphia's premier active use park, FDR Park boasts numerous special features and an abundance of recreational sites and sports fields that are open to the public. 40 acres of lakes for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking (no swimming access, sorry!)
F. D. Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Open daily, admission free to 348 acres of greenery, shrubs & mature trees surrounding a lake with fountain. Golf course, tennis courts, ball courts, skateboard park etc.
Mar 19, 2024 · One of Philadelphia’s brightest culinary treasures, the Southeast Asian Market at Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Park offers a can’t-miss foodie experience in an unlikely location. Most spring, summer and fall weekends, 70 to 80 vendors offer Southeast Asian street food, produce and other items in one of Philly’s top public parks opposite ...
The FDR Park Plan is Philly’s largest, most public-facing investment in climate resilience that builds better, more diverse access for everyone in the city. It builds a more resilient Philadelphia for now and for the future. FDR Park and its users can’t afford not to restore its landscape.
