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	'''Sister Cities Park''' ~~is a 1.3-acre family-friendly park~~ on the [[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]] ~~adjacent~~ to [[Logan Square]]. ~~Opened~~ in 2012~~, the park~~ celebrates Philadelphia's ~~relationships~~ with ~~its~~ sister cities around the ~~world and provides a welcome amenity for families~~ visiting the nearby museums.<ref name="sistercities">{{cite web \|url=https://www.centercityphila.org/parks/sister-cities-park \|title=Sister Cities Park \|publisher=Center City District \|access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>		'''Sister Cities Park''' sits on the [[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]] right next to [[Logan Square]]. It's a 1.3-acre space that opened in 2012 and celebrates Philadelphia's connections with sister cities around the globe. Families visiting the nearby museums get a real amenity here.<ref name="sistercities">{{cite web \|url=https://www.centercityphila.org/parks/sister-cities-park \|title=Sister Cities Park \|publisher=Center City District \|access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

	The park fills ~~a gap in~~ the ~~parkway~~'s grand design~~, providing~~ intimate, human-scaled spaces amid the monumental architecture of Museum Mile.		The park fills something that was missing. Before it existed, the Parkway's grand design didn't really have those intimate, human-scaled spaces you need amid all the monumental architecture of Museum Mile.

	== Features ==		== Features ==
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	=== Children's Discovery Garden ===		=== Children's Discovery Garden ===

	The ~~'''~~playground'~~'' area includes~~:		The playground's got some solid elements:
	* Climbing structures		* Climbing structures
	* Interactive elements		* Interactive elements
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	=== Boat Pond ===		=== Boat Pond ===

	A '''model boat pond''' ~~serves as the park's centerpiece~~:		Here's the centerpiece. A '''model boat pond''' draws both kids and photographers:
	* Shallow water for toy boats		* Shallow water for toy boats
	* Surrounded by seating		* Surrounded by seating
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	=== Interactive Fountain ===		=== Interactive Fountain ===

	The '''splash fountain''' ~~(seasonal)~~:		The '''splash fountain''' runs seasonally, which is when kids really take advantage of it:
	* Pop-up water jets		* Pop-up water jets
	* Children's play area		* Children's play area
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	=== Café ===		=== Café ===

	The '''Parks on Tap''' style café ~~offers~~:		The '''Parks on Tap''' style café keeps things simple but useful:
	* Coffee and beverages		* Coffee and beverages
	* Light food		* Light food
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	=== Gardens ===		=== Gardens ===

	'''~~Plantings~~''' ~~throughout the park~~:		Throughout the park you'll find '''plantings''' that matter:
	* Native species		* Native species
	* Seasonal color		* Seasonal color
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	== Sister Cities Program ==		== Sister Cities Program ==

	~~The park celebrates '''~~Philadelphia's sister city relationships~~'''~~:		Philadelphia's sister city relationships are celebrated throughout the space:

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	~~Interpretive~~ elements throughout ~~the park celebrate~~ these international ~~connections~~.		You'll find interpretive elements scattered throughout that highlight these international ties.

	== Location ==		== Location ==

	Sister Cities Park ~~occupies~~ a prime ~~position~~:		Location matters for any park. Sister Cities Park's got a prime spot here:
	* Adjacent to [[Logan Square]] and Swann Fountain		* Adjacent to [[Logan Square]] and Swann Fountain
	* Near [[Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul]]		* Near [[Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul]]
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	== Events ==		== Events ==

	~~The park hosts various~~ '''events''':		Various '''events''' happen throughout the year:
	* Family programs		* Family programs
	* Cultural celebrations		* Cultural celebrations
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	=== Tips ===		=== Tips ===

	* Great for families ~~visiting parkway museums~~		If you're hitting the parkway museums, this is perfect for families. Stop at the café when you need a break from walking through galleries. Want to see it all. Combine the park with the Logan Square fountain. Bring swimsuits for the kids if it's hot and you want them splashing around.
	* The café is a ~~nice rest stop during museum walks~~
	* Combine with Logan Square fountain ~~viewing~~
	* The splash pad is popular on hot days—bring swimsuits for kids

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	=== Getting There ===		=== Getting There ===

	'''Location:''' 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway		'''Location:''' 18th Street and [https://biography.wiki/a/Benjamin_Franklin Benjamin Franklin] Parkway

	'''By Public Transit:'''		'''By Public Transit:'''

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	\| image_caption = Sister Cities Park with the Cathedral Basilica in background		\| image_caption = Sister Cities Park with the Cathedral Basilica in background
	\| type = Urban pocket park		\| type = Urban pocket park
	\| location = Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City		\| location = [https://biography.wiki/b/Benjamin_Franklin Benjamin Franklin] Parkway, Center City
	\| coordinates = 39.9575,-75.1705		\| coordinates = 39.9575,-75.1705
	\| area = 1.3 acres		\| area = 1.3 acres

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{{Infobox Park
| name = Sister Cities Park
| image =
| image_caption = Sister Cities Park with the Cathedral Basilica in background
| type = Urban pocket park
| location = Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City
| coordinates = 39.9575,-75.1705
| area = 1.3 acres
| established = 2012
| operated_by = Center City District
| features = Boat pond, playground, café, interactive fountain
| hours = 6 AM - 12 AM daily
| transit = Walk from Suburban Station
| website = https://www.centercityphila.org
}}

'''Sister Cities Park''' is a 1.3-acre family-friendly park on the [[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]] adjacent to [[Logan Square]]. Opened in 2012, the park celebrates Philadelphia's relationships with its sister cities around the world and provides a welcome amenity for families visiting the nearby museums.<ref name="sistercities">{{cite web |url=https://www.centercityphila.org/parks/sister-cities-park |title=Sister Cities Park |publisher=Center City District |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

The park fills a gap in the parkway's grand design, providing intimate, human-scaled spaces amid the monumental architecture of Museum Mile.

== Features ==

=== Children's Discovery Garden ===

The '''playground''' area includes:
* Climbing structures
* Interactive elements
* Natural play features
* Age-appropriate equipment

=== Boat Pond ===

A '''model boat pond''' serves as the park's centerpiece:
* Shallow water for toy boats
* Surrounded by seating
* Reflective pool aesthetic
* Popular with children and photographers

=== Interactive Fountain ===

The '''splash fountain''' (seasonal):
* Pop-up water jets
* Children's play area
* Summer cooling
* Adjacent to café

=== Café ===

The '''Parks on Tap''' style café offers:
* Coffee and beverages
* Light food
* Seasonal beer garden
* Indoor and outdoor seating
* Restrooms

=== Gardens ===

'''Plantings''' throughout the park:
* Native species
* Seasonal color
* Shade trees
* Green respite from city

== Sister Cities Program ==

The park celebrates '''Philadelphia's sister city relationships''':

{| class="wikitable"
! City !! Country !! Year Established
|-
| Tel Aviv-Yafo || Israel || 1966
|-
| Florence || Italy || 1964
|-
| Tianjin || China || 1980
|-
| Kobe || Japan || 1986
|-
| Aix-en-Provence || France || 1999
|-
| Douala || Cameroon || 1986
|-
| Toruń || Poland || 1976
|-
| Nijmegen || Netherlands || 1991
|-
| Incheon || South Korea || 1984
|-
| Mosul || Iraq || 2009
|}

Interpretive elements throughout the park celebrate these international connections.

== Location ==

Sister Cities Park occupies a prime position:
* Adjacent to [[Logan Square]] and Swann Fountain
* Near [[Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul]]
* Between [[Free Library of Philadelphia]] and parkway museums
* Easy walking distance from Center City

== Events ==

The park hosts various '''events''':
* Family programs
* Cultural celebrations
* Seasonal activities
* Music and performances

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Park: 6 AM - 12 AM daily
* Café: Seasonal hours (check current times)
* Fountain: Seasonal operation (warm months)

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway

'''By Public Transit:'''
* Walk from Suburban Station
* SEPTA buses along the parkway
* Walk from 30th Street Station

'''By Car:'''
* Nearby parking garages
* Limited metered street parking

=== Tips ===

* Great for families visiting parkway museums
* The café is a nice rest stop during museum walks
* Combine with Logan Square fountain viewing
* The splash pad is popular on hot days—bring swimsuits for kids

== See Also ==

* [[Logan Square]]
* [[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]]
* [[Franklin Institute]]
* [[Academy of Natural Sciences]]

== References ==
<references />

== External Links ==

* [https://www.centercityphila.org/parks/sister-cities-park Center City District - Sister Cities Park]
* [https://www.phila.gov/programs/sister-cities-program/ Philadelphia Sister Cities Program]

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[[Category:Family Attractions]]
[[Category:Center City]]
[[Category:Benjamin Franklin Parkway]]