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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Park<br />
| name = Cianfrani Park<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Cianfrani Park dog run in South Philadelphia<br />
| type = Neighborhood park / Dog park<br />
| location = South Philadelphia (Passyunk Square)<br />
| coordinates = 39.9270,-75.1660<br />
| area = 1 acre<br />
| established = 2010<br />
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation<br />
| features = Dog park, playground, community garden, bocce courts<br />
| hours = Dawn to dusk<br />
| transit = SEPTA bus routes; walk from Passyunk area<br />
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder<br />
}}<br />
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'''Cianfrani Park''' is a neighborhood park in the [[Passyunk Square]] section of [[South Philadelphia]], known for its popular dog park, community garden, and bocce courts. The park honors '''State Senator Henry "Buddy" Cianfrani''' and serves as a community gathering space in this densely populated neighborhood.<ref name="cianfrani">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/2799 |title=Cianfrani Park |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref><br />
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Cianfrani Park transformed a vacant lot into a vital community resource.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Buddy Cianfrani ===<br />
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'''Henry "Buddy" Cianfrani''' (1934-2018):<br />
* Pennsylvania State Senator<br />
* South Philadelphia political figure<br />
* Controversial career<br />
* Park named in his honor<br />
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=== Park Development ===<br />
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'''2010:''' Park established:<br />
* Former vacant lot<br />
* Community advocacy<br />
* Pennsylvania Horticultural Society involvement<br />
* Dog park and garden focus<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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=== Dog Park ===<br />
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'''Off-leash area:'''<br />
* Fenced dog run<br />
* Popular with South Philly dog owners<br />
* Water available (seasonal)<br />
* Community gathering spot<br />
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=== Community Garden ===<br />
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'''Urban agriculture:'''<br />
* Plot rentals available<br />
* Community managed<br />
* South Philadelphia Food Co-op connection<br />
* Educational programming<br />
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=== Bocce Courts ===<br />
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'''Italian-American tradition:'''<br />
* Bocce ball courts<br />
* Reflecting neighborhood heritage<br />
* Free to use<br />
* Community leagues<br />
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=== Playground ===<br />
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* Small play area<br />
* Age-appropriate equipment<br />
* Safe surfaces<br />
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=== Seating ===<br />
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* Benches<br />
* Gathering areas<br />
* Neighborhood hangout<br />
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== Using the Park ==<br />
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=== Dog Park ===<br />
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* Off-leash in fenced area<br />
* Popular mornings and evenings<br />
* Social for dogs and owners<br />
* Pick up after dogs<br />
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=== Bocce ===<br />
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* Free to use<br />
* Bring your own balls or borrow<br />
* Neighborhood leagues play<br />
* Italian-American cultural tradition<br />
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=== Garden ===<br />
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* Plot rentals through community garden<br />
* Volunteer opportunities<br />
* Harvest events<br />
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== Visiting ==<br />
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=== Hours ===<br />
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* Dawn to dusk<br />
* Year-round access<br />
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=== Getting There ===<br />
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'''Location:''' 11th and Mifflin Streets, South Philadelphia<br />
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'''By Public Transit:'''<br />
* SEPTA Bus 23, 29, 45, 79<br />
* Walk from East Passyunk<br />
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'''By Car:'''<br />
* Street parking<br />
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=== Tips ===<br />
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* The dog park is the main attraction<br />
* Bocce courts are fun—bring friends<br />
* East Passyunk restaurants nearby<br />
* Community garden events in summer<br />
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== Neighborhood Context ==<br />
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'''Passyunk Square:'''<br />
* Traditional Italian-American neighborhood<br />
* Now diverse community<br />
* Near East Passyunk dining corridor<br />
* Strong neighborhood identity<br />
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== Nearby ==<br />
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* '''[[Passyunk Square]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood<br />
* '''[[East Passyunk]]''' — Restaurant corridor<br />
* '''[[Marconi Plaza]]''' — South<br />
* '''[[Italian Market]]''' — Northwest<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Passyunk Square]]<br />
* [[East Passyunk]]<br />
* [[South Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Dog Parks]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]<br />
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