Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia | Parkway Council

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The Parkway Council, a not-for-profit organization, works to accelerate the transformation of Philadelphia’s
Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a great urban park for all.

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$23.3 Million for the Parkway's Future

The Parkway Council congratulates the City of Philadelphia on its receipt of a $23.3 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for multimodal and infrastructural improvements to Eakins Oval and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This transformative award will improve traffic safety and flow at Eakins Oval, enhance pedestrian and cyclist circulation, and create new public spaces along the Parkway. These efforts are essential first steps toward achieving the Parkway Council’s goal of transforming the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a great urban park for all of Philadelphia and the greater region.

Parkway to Park Festival

In celebration of the forthcoming Parkway to Park plan, the Parkway Council is launching the summer-long Parkway to Park Festival. From June to September, this initiative will provide summer fun and relaxation for Philadelphians and visitors, while highlighting early actions of the Parkway to Park plan.

The 2025 Oval

Experience eight acres of fun on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The 2025 Oval—co-organized by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Parkway Council—offers food, drink, and activities for all. Running from mid-June to mid-September, this year’s expanded season points to the Parkway’s future as a vibrant year-round park for all. The 2025 Oval sees the return of a beer garden, pop-up kitchen, and Philly-themed mini-golf by Fairmount’s Libertee Grounds; a ground mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia; lawn and children games; food trucks; and a robust calendar of events, including movie nights, cultural performances, live music, performances, wellness activities, family and community programs, and special festival and market days.

The Parkway Planning Process

The planning team is currently working on incorporating feedback from public and stakeholder engagement. Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts at community meetings and through surveys and other materials. The Parkway Council and its city partners look forward to releasing the final conceptual plan for the Parkway's future in the coming months. Learn more about the process to date and the ideas under consideration on the project’s website.

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