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Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Welcome to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the City of Brotherly love and the birthplace of the United States. This park dates back to the 17th century making it one of Philadelphia's oldest.

The park's official website says 11 acres but the GIS data gives the number below. Thus the exact acreage is unknown.

To contact the office please call 215-685-1888.

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.

6.56 acresabout five football fields
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Acreage6.56
Managed byCity of Philadelphia
Address1800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Coordinates39.950009, -75.171588
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