'Summer Fun At The Oval' The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 19 to August 18, bringing more fun for all ages than ever before. The Oval+ will expand with more installations and programming down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with an initiative that began in 2018, in addition to creating the pop-up park on the Parkway in Eakins Oval. Three new features will help to “Double … [Read more...]
The Oval + Is Back In Philadelphia! Bigger Than Ever Before! July 20 – August 19, 2018
July 17, 2018 By
'Summer Fun For The Family' Go Big or Go Home! The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 20 to August 19, with a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! The dynamic park brings community programming, public art, special events and activities to this outdoor space. This year’s season of The Oval+ builds directly … [Read more...]
The Oval Asks: “What’s Your Parkway, Philly?” ~ 2017 Summer Fun At Eakins Oval
August 16, 2017 By
'Summer Seasonal Fun At The Oval' Hello summer fun at The Oval, located across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For the 5th year, The Oval will transform into a pop-up park and runs July 20 through August 20. This year it will be more about just a fun place to hang outside with games, yoga, beer, music and more. It will also allow visitors to give feedback, a way to tell the city how you feel! This year’s summertime plaza, named The Oval+, because it will now include … [Read more...]
“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval
July 22, 2016 By
‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’ Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]
Summer Kaleidoscope ~ Summer Fun At The Oval in 2015
July 15, 2015 By
'Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway' As you go round and round - enjoying the colorful patterns - it's summertime fun at The Oval and this year's theme, "Summer Kaleidoscope." See the brand new 25,000 square foot mural, "Summer Kaleidoscope," commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program! The centerpiece of The Oval, called the Kaleidoscope, is an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn. The Baltimore-based duo creates large-scale, colorful … [Read more...]
Beach Fun at Eakins Oval
July 23, 2013 By
'Fun In The Sun At Eakins Oval' Eakins Oval, also know as the Oval, has a beachy treat for you! From July 17 to August 18, the Oval will be transformed into a mock beach, which will be offering an array of free activities for all ages. The Oval is located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, right across from the famous "Rocky" steps that lead up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. According to the phila.gov site, each day at the Oval will be featuring a different programming theme. Below … [Read more...]
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