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CENTER CITY DISTRICT PARKS
The Natural Choice for Your Next Event
DILWORTH PLAZA
Hold Your Event on Philadelphia’s Center Stage
DILWORTH
DILWORTH
P L A PLAZA
Z A
Broad & Market Streets, West Side of City Hall
Convention
Center
PA Academy
of the Fine Arts
Masonic
Temple
ARCH ST
Socialize next to a national historic landmark, alongside
dancing fountains, stroll the lush lawn, get cozy in our
sidebar café with views up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
– mingling can become magical at the center of the city.
within walking distance
Philadelphia’s major office district, the Pennsylvania
Convention Center, major hotels, the Avenue of the Arts & the
Masonic Temple.
Description
Dilworth Plaza – Philadelphia’s brand-new $55 million
installation – will join the ranks of the city’s most desirable
venues when it debuts in Fall 2014. This grand, stateof-the-art park promises a new standard for corporate,
social and celebratory functions, and offers the flexibility to
accommodate every need. Imagine your networking event,
corporate or wedding reception or, milestone birthday party
at the center of Center City, adjacent to historic City Hall.
Dilworth Plaza features
13TH ST
Midtown
Village
Shopping
Prince Music
Theater
BROAD ST
16TH ST
The Gallery
at Market East
Market East Shopping
City Hall
COLLINS
PARK
17TH ST
19TH ST
20TH ST
18TH ST
SANSOM ST.
DILWORTH
PLAZA
InterAct
Theatre
Company
Shops at
Liberty Place
CHINATOWN
Reading
Terminal
Market
JFK BLVD
MARKET ST.
CHERRY ST
Fabric
Workshop
& Museum
Lantern
Theater
Company
CHESTNUT ST.
7TH ST
Cret Park
8TH ST
Academy
of Natural
Sciences
RACE ST
9TH ST
Moore
College
of Art
Cathedral Basilica
of Saints Peter and Paul
10TH ST
LOGAN
SQUARE
Franklin
Institute
Science
Museum
11TH ST
CRÉT
PA R K
12TH ST
CRET
PA R K
SISTER
CITIES PARK
Barnes Foundation
21ST ST
TER
IES
RK
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
-a lively accent to your festivities. The fountain jets can
be custom-programmed at your discretion. Philadelphia
is going to party here like never before.
PNC Terrace
Large crowds find their comfort level at PNC Plaza, an
inviting open space adjacent to the café, offering views
up the Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This
terrace can seat over 100 people, while the café makes
room for 25 more. Make it your go-to place to forge
collegial connections, present to large groups, put on a
speaker series--all in tune with the rhythm of the city
around you.
The Great Lawn
This green space surrounded by seating areas offers
endless ways to entertain. Whether you’re planning a
company picnic complete with lawn games, a family circle
picnic, an outdoor movie screening or a lunchtime concert,
the Great Lawn provides a splash of greenery in the city’s
most vibrant new park.
The Fountain
The Fountain at Dilworth is water sculpture set in
motion; its streams of water spout at random intervals-
For Additional Information and rental prices, please contact
SARAH ANELLO at 215.440.5507 OR sanello@centercityphila.org
DILWORTH TENTABLE SPACE
Area
Seated Dinner
Dinner With
Dancing/Stage
Theater Style
Reception/Standing Room
Only
Lawn
400
300
600
1300
Main Fountain
750
550
1100
2250
Middle Fountain
120
90
200
350
Bridge
100
85
175
340
All Three Spaces
+ Bridge
1500
1200
2200
4500
tent capacities
50’x285’
50’x125’
50’x95’
MAIN FOUNTAIN
11,160 sqft.
60’
CAFE
PNC TERRACE
155’
PAVILION
N 15TH STREET
MIDDLE
FOUNTAIN
58’ 5½”
S PENN SQUARE
CITY HALL
BRIDGE
JOHN F. KENNEDY BOULEVARD
CITY HALL
LAWN
6,470 sqft.
31’
118’ 3⅞”
PAVILION
S 15TH STREET
For Additional Information and rental prices, please contact
SARAH ANELLO at 215.440.5507 OR sanello@centercityphila.org
SISTER CITIES PARK
A Splash Of Green Under the City Lights
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
CRET
SISTER
PA R K
CRÉT
CITIESPA
PARK
RK
BROAD ST
16TH ST
17TH ST
18TH ST
20TH ST
22ND ST
Philadelphia
Museum of Art
19TH ST
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
21ST ST
SISTER
CITIES
PARK
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
Rodin Museum
Barnes Foundation
RACE ST
CHERRY ST
Moore
College
of Art
LOGAN
SQUARE
Academy
of Natural
Sciences
Cathedral Basilica
of Saints Peter and Paul
Cret Park
Masonic
Temple
JFK BLVD
Description
At the midpoint on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between
City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sister Cities
Park adds a picturesque swath of green to the heart of
Philadelphia’s notable arts and cultural district. From here,
panoramic views bring skyscrapers, historic cathedrals and
museums into harmony, while the Sister Cities fountain,
a unique representation of the world with Philadelphia at
Shops at
Liberty Place
DILWORTH
PLAZA
MARKET ST.
F
W
&
Readin
Termin
Mark
its center, is close enough for adults to touch and children
City Hall
COLLINS
to run through. The fountain’sPARK
ten geyser-like spouts
MIDTOWN
Prince Music
VILLAGE
symbolize our InterAct
ten sister cities, each positioned
according
to
Theater
Theatre
its global relationship
to Philadelphia.
Company
SANSOM ST.
BROAD ST
Located in Logan Square
Positioned between the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul,
Swann Fountain and the Four Seasons Hotel. Within a short
walk of The Barnes Foundation, Embassy Suites Hotel,
The Franklin Institute, The Academy of Natural Sciences of
Drexel University, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Museum of Art and all major downtown office buildings.
Convention
Center
PA Academy
of the Fine Arts
13TH ST
Franklin
Institute
Science
Museum
SISTER
CITIES PARK
The Free Library
of Philadelphia
VINE ST
The Park also offers a Children’s Discovery Garden at the
north end, with a children’s wading pool in warm weather
months and an interactive play area when the weather
turns cool.
The charm of Sister Cities Park lends itself to everything
from children’s birthday parties to wedding receptions
and rehearsal dinners, from uncommon celebrations
to corporate teambuilding exercises. Whatever the
occasion, consider this the quintessential spot for an
event on the Parkway.
For Additional Information and rental prices, please contact
SARAH ANELLO at 215.440.5507 OR sanello@centercityphila.org
Capacity
Area (No Tenting)
Seated Dinner
Dinner With Dancing/Stage
Theater Style
Reception/Standing Room Only
North Lawn
135
100
200
400
Center Lawn
270
200
500
800
South Lawn & Fountain
270
200
500
800
Discovery Garden
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
Café
30
N/A
50
50
Entire Park
600
500
1000
2000
tent capacities
Tent Size
Sit Down Dinner
Sit Down Dinner With Dancing
Theatre or Ceremony Style
Reception
(Tables & Chairs)
(Tables, Chairs, & Dancing)
(Chairs Only)
(Standing Room Only)
20’x30’
30 to 40
24 to 30
50 to 75
50 to 120
20’x60’
60 to 80
48 to 60
100 to 150
100 to 240
30’x30’
45 to 60
36 to 45
75 to 112
75 to 180
40’x60’
120 to 160
96 to 120
200 to 300
200 to 480
40’x75’
150 to 200
120 to 150
250 to 375
250 to 600
Sister Cities Park
40’x75’
30’x30’
20’x30’
480’
Electrical outlets (5 total)
CAFÉ
CHILDREN’S
DISCOVERY GARDEN
FOUNTAIN
BOAT
POND
150’
CENTER
LAWN
NORTH
LAWN
SOUTH
LAWN
For Additional Information and rental prices, please contact
SARAH ANELLO at 215.440.5507 OR sanello@centercityphila.org
JOHN F. COLLINS PARK
A Tranquil Oasis in the Heart of the City
Barnes Foundation
DILWORTH
JOHN F. COLLINS
P L A Z PARK
A
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
CRET
PA R K
Moore
College
of Art
of Saints Peter and Paul
CRÉT
Academy
of Natural PA
K
CretR
Park
Sciences
RACE ST
Convention
Center
PA Academy
of the Fine Arts
CHERRY ST
CHINATOWN
Masonic
Temple
Merriam
Theater
Wilma Theater
9TH ST
The Print
Center
10TH ST
Academy
of Music
Kimmel Center
8TH ST
Academy of
Vocal Arts
Philadelphia
Art Alliance
Shops at
The Bellevue
11TH ST
SPRUCE ST.
7TH ST
Prince Music
Theater
WALNUT ST.
Curtis
Institute
of Music
Lantern
Theater
Company
Midtown
Village
Shopping
BROAD ST
16TH ST
InterAct
Theatre
Company
LOCUST ST.
Market East Shopping
City Hall
COLLINS
PARK
CHESTNUT ST.
SANSOM ST.
Shops at
Liberty Place
The Gallery
at Market East
Reading
Terminal
Market
12TH ST
MARKET ST.
DILWORTH
PLAZA
17TH ST
JFK BLVD
13TH ST
18TH ST
20TH ST
19TH ST
ARCH ST
21ND ST
SISTER
CITIES
PARK
SQUARE
Institute
Science
Museum
SISTER
CITIES PARK
1707 Chestnut
StreetLOGAN
- Between
and Ranstead Streets
CathedralChestnut
Basilica
Franklin
within walking distance
Westin, Sofitel, Palomar Hotels, all major downtown office
buildings, Rittenhouse Row shopping district.
Description
John F. Collins Park is a hushed, landscaped hideaway
tucked within Center City’s bustling business district.
Adjacent to one of Center City’s busiest streets, it can now
be a private haven for you and your guests. The entrance
from Chestnut Street leads through a wrought iron
gateway sculpted with whimsical animal life. Inside, you’re
transported to a dreamlike garden defined by miniature
fountains, blossoming flowers and cozy stone benches.
This hidden gem is home to elegant cocktail parties, small
receptions and intimate wedding ceremonies – making
indelible memories along the way.
For Additional Information and rental prices, please contact
SARAH ANELLO at 215.440.5507 OR sanello@centercityphila.org
John F. Collins Park
CollinsCapacities
Park
Seated Dinner
Dinner with Dancing
Theater Style
Reception
60
40
100
150
GFCI electrical outlets (3 total)
Ranstead St.
Chestnut St.
+/- 19’
+/- 9’4”
+/- 48’
+/- 63’
+/- 111’
For Additional Information and rental prices, please contact
SARAH ANELLO at 215.440.5507 OR sanello@centercityphila.org
+/- 34’6”
SOUTH ST
LOMBARD ST
PINE ST
SPRUCE ST
LOCUST ST
WALNUT ST
SANSOM ST
CHESTNUT ST
MARKET ST
JFK BLVD
ARCH ST
CHERRY ST
SCHUYLKILL RIVER
25TH ST
RACE ST
BE
NJ
AM
IN
FR
AN
KL
IN
PK
W
Y
COLLINS
PARK
RITTENHOUSE
SQUARE
LOGAN
SQUARE
19TH ST
20TH ST
VINE ST
27TH ST
SISTER
CITIES PARK
18TH ST
LOVE
PARK
CRÉT
PA R K
17TH ST
24TH ST
SISTER
C R É TC R E T
CITIES
PA R KPA R K
PARK
16TH ST
21ST ST
23RD ST
CRET
PA R K
City Hall
12TH ST
13TH ST
JUNIPER ST
26TH ST
CENTER CITY MAP
15TH ST
ISTER
ITIES
ARK
22ND ST
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
BROAD ST
CRÉT
PA R K
WASHINGTON
SQUARE
FRANKLIN
SQUARE
7TH ST
C RDILWORTH
E T DILWORTH
PAPRLKA ZPAL A Z A
6TH ST
SISTER
CITIES
PARK
INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL
HISTORICAL PARK
5TH ST
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
4TH ST
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
3RD ST
DILWORTH
P L A Z A
DILWORTH
PLAZA
DELAWARE RIVER
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD
FRONT ST
I-95
2ND ST
8TH ST
9TH ST
10TH ST
11TH ST
Philadelphia’s Center City District extends this
invitation to book your next special event at one of
our city’s finest parks and plazas – ideal outdoor
settings that add character and personality to any
spring, summer or fall get-together. From book
readings or corporate gatherings to wine tastings or
weddings, come celebrate in signature style with the
Philadelphia skyline as your breathtaking backdrop.
For Additional Information please contact
Center City District
660 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA, 19106
215.440.5500
www.CCDparks.org
Photos: Michael Spain-Smith, Eventine Design, KieranTimberlake, Caitlin Magarity, Kimberly Mufferi, Spark, Peter Tobia, Jason Varney