Sister Cities Park
18th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
This newly renovated 1.3 acre park offers diverse activities and options for quiet respite in a beautiful landscape. Families can explore the Children’s Discovery Garden, rent and sail boats in the boat pond, grab a bite to eat at Milk & Honey Café or just sit and relax at Sister Cities Fountain and enjoy the picturesque views. Special activities are scheduled daily. Staff at the park’s Visitor Center are on hand to assist with tour and ticket information to help make the most of your visit to area museums and attractions.

Upcoming Events
All programs are free of charge and weather permitting; for the most up-to-date listings, visit SisterCitiesPark.org.

Tuesdays, June 5 – August 28, 11am
Nature in the Park Presented by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Explore nature with staff from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as they lead interactive programs exploring the many aspects of nature in Sister Cities Park. This program designed for ages 8 and younger.

Thursday, June 14, Noon
Bannerly Love III – A Walk in Sister Cities Park
For the third year in a row, students from the Art Institute of Philadelphia will repurpose CCD street banners into wearable art. The event features one-of-a-kind, matching dog and dog-walker couture modeled by dogs from PAWS. PAWS, the local dog animal rescue, will be on site to promote adoption opportunities. Using the park’s natural setting, an installation of banner birdhouses and sculptures will also be featured.

Mondays, June 18th – August 13 (no program on July 2), 10:30am
Story Art Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Free Library of Philadelphia
Join us as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome).

Friday, June 22, 2pm
Geocaching: An Urban Treasure Hunt Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Join us as we go on a high-tech treasure hunt in the park using GPS and your sense of adventure. Staff will be on hand to introduce visitors to the fun of geocaching. This program is designed for tweens, teens and families.

Mondays, June 25, July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20, 2pm
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will be encouraged to translate their experiences into poetry.

Three Parkway Plaza
16th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Three Parkway is a beautifully landscaped plaza along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 16th Street and a great place to relax, grab a cup of coffee, or enjoy some light fare with a friend at Café Cret.

Visit ThreeParkwayPlaza.org for more information.

Farmer's Market now open on the Plaza
Welcome King's Dutch Country Goods from Paradise, Lancaster County, to Three Parkway Plaza. The market will sell fresh produce, flower, herbs, canned jams and jellies, honey, and packaged breads on the plaza.

Dates and Hours:
Thursday, June 7, from 11am – 8pm
Thursday, June 14, from 4pm – 8pm
Thursday, June 21, from 11am– 8pm
Thursday, June 28, from 4pm – 8pm

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, June 20, noon – 1:30pm
Lunchtime Concert Presented by TD Bank
The band Minas will perform Brazilian-style music for your lunchtime entertainment.

John F. Collins Park
1707 Chestnut Street
John F. Collins Park is a small quiet oasis off busy Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia. It’s a relaxing spot for lunch, reading, or just enjoying a beautiful day. Through the generosity of the William Penn Foundation, the Center City District has restored the park’s fountain, benches, landscaping and lighting. John F. Collins Park is owned and operated by Center City District.

Visit JohnFCollinsPark.org for more information.

Farmer's Market coming to the park
King's Dutch Country Goods from Paradise, Lancaster County, will be on site at Collins Park May 25-November 23, selling baked goods, canned jams, jellies and honey on Fridays from 10:30am-2pm.

Upcoming Events
Concerts in the Park
Enjoy live music every Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 1:30pm in the park (all concerts are weather permitting).

June 5 Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings
June 7 Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings
June 12 Monique Cannierie, Lute
June 14 TBA
June 19 Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings
June 21 Kenny Gates, Piano
June 26 Rittenhouse String Quartet, Strings
June 28 Marina Vishnyakova, Violin