When was Lovepark destroyed?
When was Lovepark destroyed?
On April 7, 2001, at 2:55 p.m. I first tossed my skateboard onto Love Park’s slick granite. I know the exact time because of what would happen 15 minutes later. The clouds were looming and I was trying to beat the rain. I was stunned by the size of the park, it both seemed too big and too small, disorienting.
When was Lovepark made?
Background. LOVE Park (officially known as J.F.K. Plaza) was built in 1964 as a gateway to Fairmount Park and to mark the terminus of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, a one mile diagonal boulevard that connects Philadelphia’s central business district with a collection of cultural and educational institutions.
What is LoveLove Park?
LOVE Park serves as the grand entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, carrying residents and visitors between City Hall and top attractions like the Barnes Foundation, The Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Are visitor services coming back to Love Park?
As of May 2021, visitor services are back at LOVE Park in the form of the LOVE Park Visitor Center. At the new stand-alone information services kiosk, visitors can purchase tickets to local attractions, shop for souvenirs in the gift store, and get in-person visitation and tour info through multi-lingual staffing.
What makes Philadelphia’s Love Park so special?
Philadelphia’s iconic John F. Kennedy Plaza — better known as LOVE Park — brings people together with green areas, walking paths and seatings, as well as open paved areas that play host to festivals and events.
What is Love Park at sea life Orlando?
Designed to let visitors and vendors use the space as needed, LOVE Park creates an environment that brings together world travelers, lunchtime snackers, sunbathers, fitness buffs and performers. Major renovations completed in 2018 put the LOVE sculpture at the center of the park, creating plenty of photo-ready opportunities.
