John F. Collins Park

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John F. Collins Park is a small, beautifully designed pocket park hidden just off Chestnut Street in the heart of Center City’s busy business and retail district. Created in the 1970s and dedicated in 1979, it offers a quiet courtyard-style escape with a signature fountain, native trees, and sculpted iron gates, making it a favorite spot for office workers, shoppers, and tourists, as well as an intimate setting for small weddings and receptions. Because it sits in a dense commercial area with steady weekday crowds and frequent visitors, traffic can be busy and curb space in the surrounding blocks fills quickly throughout the day.

Street parking near John F. Collins Park is limited, metered, and often competitive, with time restrictions and active parking enforcement common in Center City, so drivers should expect to circle the block or walk a few minutes if they rely solely on on-street spaces. Planning ahead and securing parking in advance helps avoid the stress of navigating one-way streets, tight loading zones, and peak-hour congestion, making visits for sightseeing, business meetings, or events in the park much smoother. When arranging parking near John F. Collins Park, visitors should always review the latest local parking regulations and official city or facility information before they arrive.

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Parkway Corp - 2nd & Market Lot
Parkway Corp - 2nd & Market Lot
from $14

Parkway Corp - 2nd & Market Lot

1 min walk
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How to park near John F. Collins Park

Typical visit duration at John F. Collins Park 30-90 minutes

Metered street parking around John F. Collins Park is limited and highly competitive, with most spaces having short time limits and active Philadelphia Parking Authority enforcement, especially on weekdays. Always check nearby signs for meter hours, loading zones, and rush-hour restrictions before leaving your car.

Overnight parking Available at Parkway Corp - 2nd & Market Lot (marked with 24/7 hours).

Onsite parking Not available. The closest parking is at Parkway Corp - 2nd & Market Lot (19-25 S. 2nd St.), a 1 minute walk away.

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