Sister Cities Park

A park with something for everyone. Grab a bite and explore the garden and pond, which converts to a special playground in winter.

Visitor Information

Location & Hours

LOCATION:
Sister Cities Park 
18th St & the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Open 6 a.m. - 1 a.m., 7 days a week

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About the Park  

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 fountain, a unique representation of the world with Philadelphia at its center, is close enough for adults to touch and children to run through. The fountain’s 11 geyser-like spouts mark our 11 sister cities, each positioned according to its global relationship to Philadelphia.

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The transformation of this tiny shard of land amounts to a small miracle... Every Philadelphia neighborhood should have a park as good as Sister Cities.

— Inga Saffron, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sister Cities Park is managed and maintained by the Center City District.

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Sister Cities Park

Pollinator Garden Comes To Sister Cities Park

Three thousand native flowering plants and grasses create an urban haven for birds and insects.

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Park Features

Children's Discovery Garden

Work is now completed on the Children’s Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park, which has created more play opportunities, including a play net and platform, push-button water jets, a stream dam and a sensory-friendly twig nest. The garden is inspired by Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley, the garden’s winding pathways and meandering stream provide a setting for discovery and imaginative play.

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Park Rentals

Sister Cities Park Rentals

The charm of Sister Cities Park lends itself to everything from children’s birthday parties to wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, from uncommon celebrations to corporate team-building exercises. Whatever the occasion, consider this the quintessential spot for an event on the Parkway.

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