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West Fairmount Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Welcome to West Fairmount Park located on the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This large park is home to the Philadelphia Zoo, the Please Touch Museum, the Shofuso Japanese Garden, a bicycle pump track, and more.

To contact the office please call 215-686-1783.

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.

1,400.00 acresabout one and two thirds Central Parks
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Acreage1,400.00
Managed byCity of Philadelphia
Address5300 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Coordinates39.992075, -75.215148
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