Love Park Philadelphia Tour

Love Park Philadelphia is a world famous street skateboarding venue. It ranks among the 3 best skating venues of the world. Also known as JFK Plaza, Love Park was built in 1960 a few steps away from the City Hall near the eastern end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It was in the 1980s, by a historical turn of events, that it was found more than perfect for skateboarding.

http://www.ushistory.org/lovepark/index.htm

Who visit Love Park?

Love Park Philadelphia is visited by a diverse group. You just need to be an athlete or have athletic interests. Business people, students, and tourists all visit Love Park to hone and enjoy their skateboarding skills. Major skateboarding events were held in Love Park. Apart from skateboarding, people visit Love Park for just relaxing.

http://www.ushistory.org/lovepark/faqs.htm#9

What is the history of Love Park?

The concept of Love Park Philadelphia was given birth to in 1932 and it was materialized in 1960 under the name of JFK Plaza. The 1682 connection of William Penn's plan for Philadelphia can be strongly seen on this park. The curving stairs and the very elegant settings were designed as premises for the City Hall but they were found to be perfect venues for skateboarding.

http://www.ushistory.org/lovepark/history.htm

What is the Love Park Controversy?

The Love Park Philadelphia controversy is that a ban on skateboarding has been enforced by the Mayor in 2002 after renovation of the park. He also imposed a fine of $300 for skateboarding. Being one of the best three venues in the world for skateboarding people traveled from far and wide for an experience of this amazing skateboarding venue. But now they are all disappointed.

http://www.ushistory.org/lovepark/controversy.htm

Hotel Philadelphia PA near Love Park Philadelphia

Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel [0.2 miles]

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1776

Embassy Suites Hotel Philadelphia-Center City [0.3 miles]

http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/PHLDTES-Embassy-Suites-Philadelphia-Center-City-Pennsylvania/index.do

The Westin Philadelphia [0.3 miles]

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1231

Marriott Philadelphia Downtown [0.3 miles]

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phldt-philadelphia-marriott-downtown/

The Latham Hotel [0.4 miles]

http://www.lathamhotel.com/