Carroll Park
Carroll Park
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | West Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19151 |
| Boundaries | Roughly 63rd Street to City Avenue, Market Street to Haverford Avenue |
| Adjacent | Overbrook, Haddington, Wynnefield |
| Major streets | 63rd Street, City Avenue, Market Street |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line (63rd Street Station - terminus), SEPTA buses |
| Landmarks | Carroll Park, near City Avenue |
Carroll Park is a neighborhood in West Philadelphia near the city's western boundary. The neighborhood takes its name from the park within its boundaries and provides access to the terminus of the Market-Frankford Line at 63rd Street.
Character
Housing
- Rowhouses and twins
- Working-class homes
- Affordable prices
- Mix of conditions
Community
- Working-class families
- African-American community
- Near City Avenue shopping
- Longtime residents
Carroll Park
Carroll Park is the neighborhood's green space:
- Neighborhood park
- Recreation facilities
- Community gathering space
Living in Carroll Park
- Affordable housing
- Market-Frankford Line terminus
- Near City Avenue amenities
- Working-class community
Getting There
- Market-Frankford Line: 63rd Street Station (western terminus)
- SEPTA buses: 10, 44, 65
- City Avenue: Nearby shopping corridor