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The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Franklin Square to celebrate the Year of the Snake with illuminated ...
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It will be the first major improvements to the park in two decades. ... Franklin Square will get a nearly $8 million overhaul ahead of 2026, including the addition of a new playground.
A century-old water pump in Franklin Square Park is believed to have magical properties. Here's the story.
Franklin Square, one of Philadelphia's most beloved parks, ... Attarian shared that the park currently serves over 100,000 children annually, ...
Franklin Square is free to enter and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The park has special holiday hours and begins closing at 7 p.m. daily on Jan. 9. Winter in Franklin Square ...
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Franklin Square Park will close beginning Thursday, Dec. 21, to pedestrians until the trees are assessed due to a report from the arborist, according to the City of Southport.
Franklin Square Park is a 3.18-acre park located at 105 E West St. in Southport. The historic park was given to the city in 1810 by North Carolina governor Benjamin Smith.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation Monday announced the cast metal fountain in Franklin Square Park will be temporarily removed for restoration and repairs ...