Kahn Park is a lovely little space around the corner from my family where we like to walk our dog. Take a moment to enjoy the gardens – and if you are inclined, help us keep it clean by placing a piece of trash in the proper receptacle! :)
Note: DO NOT GO OVER WALL
About the park: Louis I. Kahn Park was built on the site of the Greystone Luxury Hotel, demolished in 1971. The original park was a low-maintenance space with few plantings and an emphasis on concrete; hence its nickname, “Concrete Park.” It was later dedicated to the memory of the Philadelphia architect, Louis I. Kahn, who, with his wife Esther, had lived nearby on Clinton Street. Tired of the barren landscape and poor condition of the park, a group of neighbors formed The Friends of Louis I. Kahn Park in 1983. The Friends sought to improve the setting by creating a greener, more inviting design for Kahn Park. Kahn Park, now lush with plantings, is one of the few green oases between Washington and Rittenhouse Squares, the commercial heart of the city. For its size – less than an acre – the park is one of the most intensively used public spaces in Philadelphia. Funding for operating expenses comes from neighborhood residents, businesses, and other friends of the park. Volunteers work throughout the year to plant, clean and maintain the gardens and underlying park infrastructure.
FTF gets a subway token!! Please leave a trinket of your choice!