Relaxing Family Park In Philly

Sister Cities Park at Logan Square

‘Beautifying the Benjamin Franklin Parkway’

Sister Cities Park is the newest addition to Parks in Philadelphia, opening on May 10, 2012. The park is located at Logan Square in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

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Sister Cities Park Experience & Atmosphere

The Park provides something for everyone. You can rent a model boat or bring your own to navigate on the shallow waters. Children can explore nature while walking small trails, discover the mini stream, or climb the small mountain. Relax around the fountain while watching 10 jets of water jump up. These 10 jets of water represent our 10 sister cities. Lastly, enjoy some food and beverages at the Milk and Honey Cafe, which offers breakfast and lunch selections.

One of the goals of the Center City District is to transform the Parkway into a “pedestrian-friendly cultural campus.” The fountain commemorates Philadelphia’s Sister Cities program, which dedicates landmarks to the city’s “sisters,” of which Tel-Aviv and Florence were the first two of ten total. Hence why there are 10 jets of water.

The pavilion incorporates an environmental design to include green architecture with a green wall and a green roof. The roof itself is coupled with geothermal technologies that help moderate the buildings temperature and reduces water runoff. The vegetation in the park helps reduce air temperature, smog, and dust,

The pavilion incorporates contemporary green building systems including geothermal technologies and a green roof. New trees, water features, walkways and lighting will improve the park’s landscape, providing attractive amenities for all users. The renovation of Sister Cities Park is being undertaken in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, with funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Directly from the Center City District’s site,

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 Assistance Capital Program, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Sister Cities Park will be a place to hear free live music, see Shakespeare shows, hear poetry readings, allow the kids to enjoy special surroundings within the city, and much more. Need some information during your visit? There is a Visitor Center at Sister Cities Park for free brochures, maps, helpful tips and purchase tickets for nearby attractions.

Sister Cities Park Extras

Thursday Evenings | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm from June 5 – August 28, 2014 | BYO wine & Logan Square Café will feature a special summer grilling menu and other goodies for sale to pair with your wine. | Light Entertainment also
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