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Fairmount Park Description

Founded in 1812, Fairmount Park is a 4,400-acre parkland bordering the Schuykill River and Wissahickon Cree. Within it are the Philadelphia Zoological Gardens and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There are also gardens, day camps, ball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking paths, picnic areas and playgrounds.

The banks of the Schuylkill was the site of the homes of the city's wealthy, now open to the public. These opulent domiciles can be found along Kelly Drive, Lansdowne Avenue and near Dauphin Street.

Hobbies & Activities category: Region, quarter of a major city; Manor or country house; Provincial or municipal park; National Register of Buildings

Address

Fairmount Park Commission
Memorial Hall, West Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
Phone 1 (215) 685-0000

http://www.phila.gov/fairpark

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