Tag: Paine’s Park

Center City: Five Parks That Make You Forget You’re In Philadelphia

October 10, 2016Mary R Salisbury and

Philadelphia is full of parks and lush gardens that make it easy to forget it’s a large city on the East Coast. Rittenhouse, Graduate Hospital and Logan Square are three neighborhoods within walking distance of each

Sports: LOVE and Paine in Philadelphia’s Skateboarding Scene

December 17, 2014

Philadelphia made a name for itself as a skateboarding city when skaters discovered LOVE Park in the 1980s. Center City’s LOVE Park (below), officially named JFK Plaza, was outlined by city planner Edmund Bacon and

Waterfront: Five Outdoor Activities to Experience

September 25, 2014

When William Penn first laid out his plan for Philadelphia, the famous founder realized the importance of parks to not only flee to in case of emergency, but also to escape from the rigors of

Fairmount: Paine’s Park Provides New Space for Skaters

June 20, 2013

When Paine’s Park opened in late May, skaters rejoiced. Local residents, however, don’t seem to notice nor think its attraction has a negative impact on the neighborhood. “I think it’s good for the city to