Franklin Square
Franklin Square
4.1
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
One of Philadelphia’s five original squares, Franklin Square is Center City's favorite playtime oasis. Centered around its beautiful fountain with the new free Fountain Show featuring spectacular dancing water effects and colored lights choreographed to music (spring-fall), Franklin Square also features the Parx Liberty Carousel, the one-of-a-kind Philly Mini Golf course, and the renowned SquareBurger. Now featuring Spooky Mini Golf! From 6-9pm every night in October, Philly Mini Golf becomes a magical playground with spooky tricks around every corner! Lights, fog, cobwebs, and more return to this Philadelphia-themed miniature golf course where you can putt through city icons and landmarks.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: City Center East
How to get there
- Franklin Square • 2 min walk
- Chinatown • 3 min walk
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Josh D
New York City, NY982 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
My parents and sisters always used to ask me who I had a thing for and I never told them no matter how hard they tried to get me to!! They got a breakthrough this summer and I finally admitted it but I still don’t know why people get sappy and say that someone is the best thing to ever happen to them!! I am rambling about people’s love lives for a reason because I know people go to parks on dates or go to parks to cry after getting dumped!! I went here today platonically with one of my temple friends and we were mini golfing!! It was Halloween themed and there was a bunch of creepy looking creatures!! It was very cheap for us broke people and was only 13 dollars!! I think it took an hour and a half and they were playing fancy tunes!! I will complain about one thing which is that the person I went with wanted to get water and they gave her a cup of ice to fill up in the water fountain and they made her pay 1 dollar!! I still enjoyed my time!!
Written October 28, 2023
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sheryl g
Detroit, MI19 contributions
Jul 2022
Festival is set up in the park for a few more weeks. Please take the time to go and explore all the fabulous lanterns. Best at night since all are lit up. Beautiful, colorful, some are inter active,. Food is available. The fountain is tuned into a show of lights and dancing waters. We made sure to attend one of the live cultural performances. So very entertaining.
Written July 15, 2022
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,745 contributions
Oct 2021
Following a walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, my wife and I took a stroll around this park and then took a seat on one of the comfortable benches to take in the views. This is a family friendly park that is safe, clean and well maintained. There is a concession stand with various food offerings, clean restrooms as well as a merry-go-round and a lovely fountain display. There are also plenty of tables and benches available to visitors.
There is a facility that can be rented for weddings and other events. When we visited a wedding reception was being set up—it looked beautiful and the weather was picture perfect.
This park offers a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Philly that we especially appreciated on a beautiful Fall day.
There is a facility that can be rented for weddings and other events. When we visited a wedding reception was being set up—it looked beautiful and the weather was picture perfect.
This park offers a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Philly that we especially appreciated on a beautiful Fall day.
Written November 14, 2021
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JOANNE H
Philadelphia, PA1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Couples
My family and I traveled awhile to get there, find parking and then walk several blocks only to find out after waiting that there would be no light show this evening (Dec 19) due to a wedding in the area. They didn’t want the music to disturb the wedding. I asked the girl working at the mini golf booth and that’s what she told me. I told her that information should have been posted on their website and she said we have no control over that. Really?? Very poor customer service. I’m sure we weren’t the only family disappointed
Written December 20, 2020
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Vicki A
Brunswick, Md.1,311 contributions
Jun 2020
We happened upon this beautiful square in downtown Philly as we were out and about walking around. It is beautiful. Well worth visiting and sitting a bit to relax. Well maintained. Don't let the traffic circle deter you from going!
Written June 19, 2020
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CharlieV2011
Chicago, IL2,320 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Franklin Square is a great outdoor space for hosting great events such as the Chinese Lantern Festival! The square has enough space to host food and drink vendors, restrooms, a stage, and of course beautiful lanterns! I had a great time visiting Franklin Square!
Written July 10, 2024
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Charlene S
New York City, NY211 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We visited Philly last month and we had opportunity to visit this is square where was the Chinese lantern exhibition. We loved it!
Is very close to chinatown and others tourist place like Liberty bell.
Is very close to chinatown and others tourist place like Liberty bell.
Written July 10, 2019
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mommadoc2420
New Jersey352 contributions
May 2018 • Family
I went last year 3 times and told everyone how nice this was and just amazing. I took hundreds of photographs and traveled with my daughter, by myself once and again with a young child 4 years old Stayed hours all the time and saw different things to photograph every time. The huge goldfish, the underwater, the terracotta soldiers and of course the huge dragons, hanging balloons , umbrellas were all amazing. However, nothing from last year. THIS YEAR, about 2/3 the size very small, no unique creatures. The one large dragon was a light blue this year not as interesting. Small little dragon, areas empty grass where last years packed with structures. And the ridiculous shark was just a big blue tunnel. Very few vendors. No unique creatures.
food terrible and price was worst. I have several friends that want to go with me as I went several times last year and they saw my photographs. I have called them all and told them not to bother. It is just not up to par. I did not even take my camera out of my bag. It was that disappointing.
food terrible and price was worst. I have several friends that want to go with me as I went several times last year and they saw my photographs. I have called them all and told them not to bother. It is just not up to par. I did not even take my camera out of my bag. It was that disappointing.
Written June 3, 2018
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Christopher G
Southampton, PA576 contributions
May 2016 • Family
We wanted to check out the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square. The have evening shows and it was hot so if you can hang out until after dark it looks even better. There are two lines to get in so be careful. The Sixth Street line was for people who already had tickets and Race Street was for people buying tickets. I dropped my family off on Sixth Street and went to drive around to find parking. There is some street spots that are free after 7:00 pm, otherwise you can park under the Constitution Center. My wife managed to order the tickets while waiting in line so that all worked out. It is $17 for and adult ticket but check Groupon if you have time. The displays are all around the park and are beautiful. it was nice to stroll around an go from one wonder to the next. Tip: You don't want to miss the performers so find out the show time and get yourself a patch of grass to sit on for the show. It was the highlight of the trip. My favorite was the face changer. There are vendors around the park for Chinese crafts. Franklin Square also has a Philadelphia themed miniature golf course and a carousel but you have to pay for these. You can also get a bite to eat and a beer if you like. There was something for everyone.
Written May 30, 2016
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bondgirl263
Philadelphia, PA10 contributions
Franklin Square has a cool philly themed mini-golf course, and a fun carousel . There is a playground and park area, great for eating lunch on a nice day. Only a block or so from historic philly great for a time out or some fun!
Written February 25, 2008
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Does mini golf accept credit cards?
Written June 15, 2019
I was able to Google the site and they are open during November. Their hours change in March, but it seems they are open from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.
Written September 17, 2018
Are there picnic table areas to bring food and enjoy a miniature picnic with the kids?
Written May 12, 2017
Definitely they have benches.
Not 100 percent on tables
Written June 18, 2017
what is the closest train stop? I'd be coming from Bucks County, trying to decide if we should drive or could take a train in.
Written November 26, 2016
Get off at Jefferson Station by train. You can walk or catch a cab/uber to Franklin Square. Enjoy! Best place to take kids in the city. Plus, the food is incredible.
Written November 27, 2016
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