Franklin Square
Center City, 6th & Race · Philadelphia · ~3.8 mi from downtown Philadelphia
Active
Free entry
One of Philly's original squares, free to enter, with a fountain, playground, carousel, and Philly-themed mini golf (mini golf and carousel are paid). A simple, playful meetup spot right near Old City.
Good for
Mini golf and a playful group meetup
Crowd
Busy on sunny weekends, calmer on weekday mornings
Getting there
Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street, then a short walk north
Parking
Paid garages nearby; walking or transit is easiest
Accessibility
Step-free park paths; playground and carousel areas vary