Eakins Oval
Type of Attraction
City Parks & Gardens, Buildings & Monuments
City Parks & Gardens, Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
West
West
Interests That Apply
Art, History, Outdoors
Art, History, Outdoors
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks:
NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms:
Not Available
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Eakins Oval
Traffic Circle with Statues and Fountains
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Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA 19130 |
Description
Eakins Oval, with its centerpiece equestrian statue of President George Washington, is within a traffic circle just opposite the grand entrance and stairway to the Museum of Art. This small plaza was named after famous Philadelphia artist Thomas Eakins (1844-1916). The centerpiece also includes fountains and mythical-like statues with an assortment of wild animal sculptures representing four of the country's major rivers: the Mississippi, Hudson, Delaware, and Potomac.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this attraction: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
30th Street Station
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Subway
Train
Notes: Bus: 38, Philly Phlash
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: There is public parking nearby.
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