JFK Plaza (Love Park)

A Google User

14 Jul 2024

The park's official name is actually John F. Kennedy Plaza. It was designed by Edmund Bacon, a city planner and father of actor Kevin Bacon, which opened in 1965. The name "Love Park" stems from the infamous "LOVE" sculpture that was placed in the park in 1976 to commemorate our county's bicentennial. The artist was Robert Indiana (1928-2018) who first debuted the now infamous stacked letters of "LO" on top of the "VE" in 1965 on a Christmas card for the Museum of Modern Art. The design also graced an 8-cent USPS stamp. EXPERIENCE: While the park has official hours, it's never closed off as it's a wide-open city block, so you can take pics with the "LOVE" sign at any time. There are benches, tables & chairs, water fountains and artificial turf. A food truck was parked near the seating area, which was a pizza truck when we were there (business rotate). They also offer free board games and even hold wedding ceremonies. During the day, the park was full of energy. At night it quiets down and surprisingly wasn't shady at all. We got great pics with the LOVE sign both day and night. There's also a "I heart Philly" sign opposite of the LOVE sign by the fountain. OVERALL: Great photo ops and totally free to see!

A Google User

16 Jul 2024

So fun to do yoga here with Phlo City Yoga! It’s free on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm during the summer. I wasn’t sure how I’d like doing yoga in a “busy” area, but it’s truly feels like an oasis! So much greenery around, flowers in bloom. A lot to appreciate. Would be there every week if I still lived in the city!

A Google User

18 May 2024

A nice little park in the middle of the downtown with games for kids to play and seating area. Unfortunately, I wouldn't take my kids here since people smoking marijuana as it is legal here. There are police and security at this park.

A Google User

26 May 2024

Beautiful space to take photos and spend time with the family. It is reasonably safe, clean and pleasant to walk around the city, as there are many historic buildings that reflect an era rich in historical and monumental events.

A Google User

08 Mar 2024

I love the buildings from previous man. You can tell the difference from our way of building. Love this place, is a bit ghetto but is nice. Just too many cops trying to give ticket so jist be careful while driving

A Google User

16 Feb 2024

When in the City of Love for Valentines Day you go to Love Park!!! Had a wonderful time! The weather was cold I think it was in the 30s-40s so we had to keep moving to stay warm. Just a sight to witness in person. Beautiful architecture surrounds this little park.