LOVE Park, Public plaza in Center City, Philadelphia, United States
LOVE Park is a public plaza in Center City Philadelphia featuring an iconic red art sculpture, a fountain with programmable jets, green spaces, and seating areas. The plaza sits directly across from Philadelphia City Hall and connects to cultural institutions along Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The plaza was designed in 1965 by Edmund Bacon and Vincent Kling to cover an underground parking garage and mark the end of Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture was added in 1976 for the Bicentennial celebration and fundamentally changed the site's identity.
The red LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana defines the plaza's appearance and draws visitors daily who photograph themselves with it. The artwork has made this spot an important gathering place for city residents who spend time here and use the public space.
The site is easy to access and offers open paths for walking and sitting near public transportation connections. The surrounding area is active and well-linked to other downtown attractions.
The plaza was a legendary skeboarding destination between 1980 and 2016 and gained fame through video games. This era defined a generation of skaters and made the spot known internationally in that community.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1965
GPS coordinates: 39.95428,-75.16565
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
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