Parkway Gardens
Walking along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, locals and tourists alike can discover a series of beautiful gardens that are cared for by the horticulture experts at PHS.
A Philadelphia Experience
PHS gardeners design and care for these green spaces in Philadelphia using best-in-class environmental practices. Visitors can discover new plants as well as explore the change of seasons with a large spectrum of rotating bulbs, annual and perennial flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Take a moment on the Parkway to enjoy the city in a natural open environment — textures, colors, smells, and sights will delight you in each garden. The spectacular gardens listed below are open for your pleasure, come rain or shine, our garden spaces are always free for all to visit.
Logan Square and Swann Memorial Fountain
Location
Logan Square and Swann Memorial Fountain
200 N 19th Street.,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours
Open 24 hours a day.
Accessibility
Logan Square is accessible to all visitors.
Rodin Museum
Location
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.,
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Hours
Monday: 10am – 5pm
Tuesday–Thursday: Closed
Friday–Sunday: 10am – 5pm
The Rodin Museum will be closed for renovations January 4 – February 27, 2027.
Accessibility
The gardens at the Rodin Museum are accessible to all visitors.
Azalea Garden
Location
Azalea Garden
Kelly Drive and Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Hours
Open 24 hours a day.
Accessibility
The Azalea Garden is accessible to all visitors.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Location
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Hours
Gardens are viewable 24 hours a day.
Accessibility
The gardens at Eastern State Penitentiary are accessible to all visitors.
