Fairmount Park Parking Information

Fairmount Park is a citywide park system in Philadelphia. Composed of 63 neighborhood parks, Fairmount Park is by now the largest urban park system in the country. For locals and visitors alike, Fairmount Park is a popular sightseeing and tourist destination in the Philadelphia area.

Whether you're planning a serious tour to the Philadelphia Museum of Art or just go sightseeing randomly in the park, a self-driving tour can be easy like a breeze. There're ample parking spaces throughout Fairmount Park, especially along the banks of Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek. Today the vast land of Fairmount Park is divided into East Fairmount Park area and West Fairmount Park area by the Park Commission. Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek are the dividing lines. Here is the map:

West Park & East Park

http://www.pabirds.org/SiteGuide/PAMapPage.php?SiteID=188

To give you an overall view of all parking lots in Fairmount Park, an interactive city map is offered. Tick the "Parking" option and you'll see all parking facilities there marked with "^". Here is the link:

Interactive City Map

http://citymaps.phila.gov/map/default.aspx

East Fairmount Park Parking

East Fairmount Park boasts a delight array of attractions including Academy of Natural Sciences, Fairmount Water Works, Hatfield House, Laurel Hill Mansion, Mount Pleasant Mansion, Robin Hood Dell East, Strawberry Mansion, Rodin Museum and etc. Among them, the four highlights are the legendary Boathouse Row, fabled wooden slide at Smith Memorial Playground, famed Cowboy statue and the prestigious Philadelphia Museum of Art.

When it comes to parking, the underground parking facility offered by Fairmount Park and the Philadelphia Museum of Art is preferable. Opened to public in 2009, this landscaped parking facility is situated between the Azalea Garden and the West Entrance to the Museum. in East Fairmount Park. This parking facility can accommodate up to 440 cars. Safety of cars is secured with the security lighting and surveillance. To encourage the use of this garage, parking rate has been set as affordable as possible.

Plus, an additional small parking lot has been built between Waterworks Drive and the Schuylkill River. This lot can only accommodate 27 cars. Yet it's open 24 hours everyday. For detailed info, please visit:

Parking at Museum of Art

http://www.philamuseum.org/information/294-506-391.html

Need more options? For hiker, they don't need to park at the underground garage of Philadelphia Museum of Art. There're tons of parking facilities distributed along the Pennypack path in East Fairmount Park. Parking is available at both ends of Pennypack path as well.

There is a lot at the entrance of Pennypack path on Pine rd. Yet it may fill to capacity quickly due to the limited spaces. If so, you may park at the large facility at State road, near the Holmesburg prison. Chances are you can find a space there.

West Fairmount Park Parking

West Fairmount Park is renowned for its hosting of the first World Fair in United States - the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Some remarkable places of interests at West Fairmount Park are the legendary Mann Center, Belmont Mansion, Cedar Grove Mansion, Philadelphia Zoo, Ridgeland Mansion, Sweetbriar Mansion, the unique Japanese House and etc.

Ample parking is available at Belmont Plateau. Belmont Plateau, offering the most spectacular views of the city, is a hot spot for hiking. This large parking facility features an upper lot and a lower lot. It can be accessed from Montgomery Drive. Further info can be found at:

Belmont Plateau Parking

http://trails.mtbr.com/cat/united-states-trails/trails-pennsylvania/trail/PRD_169916_4573crx.aspx

For cheap yet safe parking in West Fairmount Park, we'd like to offer you another recommendation. It's the on-site parking lot at Memorial Hall Philadelphia. Parking rate is $8 per car. For museum members, it's free to park. Memorial Hall is conveniently located at 4231 North Concourse Drive.

Craving for more options? Check them out here:

- 5 Star Parking (3051 John F Kennedy Blvd; Phone: 215-222-9877)

- Central Parking Systems (2901 Arch St; Phone: 215-386-7865)

- Five Star Parking (1605 Sansom St; Phone: 215-567-9901)

- Parking Expert (1601 Vine St; Phone: 215-496-0219)

- Patroit Parking (2215 Walnut St; Phone: 215-732-9813)

- Central Parking (36 S 19th St; Phone: 215-563-5465)

- Expert Parking (2005 Market St; Phone: 215-568-4025)

- Philadelphia Parking Authority (1900 Callowhill St; Phone: 215-683-9813)

- Central Parking System (543 N 16th St; Phone: 215-564-4814)