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Franklin Square is one of the five public squares that William Penn laid out in the original plan for the city of Philadelphia. Providing a refreshing green space in an urban setting, the square offers a wide range of fun activities throughout its eight acres. The public square was named after Benjamin Franklin back in 1825. The park now includes a number of family-friendly attractions, such as Philly Mini Golf, the Philadelphia Parx Liberty Carousel, and the Once Upon a Nation storytelling bench. Franklin Square’s centerpiece is the marble Franklin Square Fountain that was built in the year 1838.
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