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Franklin Square
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One of five squares William Penn placed in his original design, this park is now a family-friendly destination. There are two modern playgrounds (for younger and older kids) open year-round. From April through December the square also features a carousel, a food stand with burgers, salads, shakes, and ice cream operated by famed local restaurateur Stephen Starr, and an 18-hole miniature-golf course, whose holes boast scale models of Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Ben Franklin Bridge, and other local landmarks.
- Address: 6th and Race Sts., Historic Area, Philadelphia, PA, 19106 | Map It
- Phone: 215/629--4026
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
- Website: www.historicphiladelphia.org
- Location: Historic Area
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