Kingsessing Park is a neighborhood park in southwest Philly. Supported by the Fairmount Park Conservancy, it offers indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, educational programming, and space for community events. The park has a rec center with basketball courts, activity rooms, and an auditorium, and outdoor amenities that include a swimming pool, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, a handball wall, and a playground. The Kingsessing Library is a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia and a Carnegie Library, built with funds from the renowned philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The park is easily accessible via public transportation with bus, trolley, and regional rail stops on or near the grounds.
Kingsessing Park, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, Phone: 800-537-7676