Franklin Square Season Hours

Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares, and the only one dedicated to fun.  Award-winning Franklin Square is a family-friendly play place located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Parx Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from STARR Restaurants.  After a day of experiencing the treasures of  Philadelphia’s history, putt through some of the city’s most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, enjoy a rest next to the refreshing fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town.  All summer long, enjoy stories about our nation’s history from the Once Upon A Nation storyteller.  Awarded Best of Philly® two times by Philadelphia Magazine and one of the Five Coolest Playgrounds in the United States by Yahoo!

Franklin Square: 6th & Race Streets. Franklin Square opens daily, 7 days a week, at 10 am. SquareBurger is open 7 days a week from March 21 through October 31. Hours vary by season. All hours are weather permitting.

2015 Franklin Square Season Operating Hours:

March 1 – 20: daily, 10 am - 5 pm

March 21 – May 21: daily, 10 am - 7 pm

May 22 – September 7: daily, 10 am - 9 pm; Fri & Sat, until 10 pm  

September 8 – 30: daily, 10 am - 7 pm

October 1 – 31: daily, 10 am - 7 pm; Fri & Sat, until 9 pm

November 1 – 11: daily, 10 am - 5 pm

November 12 – December 31: daily (closed November 26 & December 25), 10 am - 8 pm, Fri & Sat, until 9 pm