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Benson Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Welcome to Benson Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This park was first established in 1979 as Sharswood Park but was eventually renamed for the woman who fought hard to bring it into existence Florence "Flossie" Benson.

To contact the office please call 215-685-9888.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, harming of wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, motor vehicles.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Pennsylvania, and United States statutes.

0.31 acresabout quarter of a football fields
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Acreage0.31
Managed byCity of Philadelphia
Address1477 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Coordinates39.973607, -75.143028
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