Editing Belmont Village

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Belmont Village
| type = Neighborhood
| location = West Philadelphia
| zip_codes = 19131
| boundaries = Roughly Parkside Avenue to Girard Avenue, 42nd Street to Fairmount Park
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Parkside]], [[Mantua]], [[East Parkside]]
| major_streets = Belmont Avenue, Parkside Avenue, 42nd Street
| transit = SEPTA bus routes, trolley lines
| notable_landmarks = Near Please Touch Museum, Fairmount Park access
}}

'''Belmont Village''' is a neighborhood in [[West Philadelphia]] adjacent to [[Fairmount Park]]. The neighborhood provides access to park attractions including the Please Touch Museum in Memorial Hall.

== History ==

Belmont Village developed as part of West Philadelphia's expansion toward Fairmount Park. The neighborhood takes its name from Belmont Mansion, a historic estate in the park.

== Park Access ==

Belmont Village provides access to Fairmount Park attractions:

=== Please Touch Museum ===
* Children's museum in Memorial Hall
* Major family destination
* Interactive exhibits

=== Belmont Plateau ===
* Scenic overlook in Fairmount Park
* Views of Center City skyline
* Popular gathering spot

== Character ==

=== Housing ===
* Rowhouses
* Mix of conditions
* Affordable prices
* Near park green space

=== Community ===
* Working-class families
* African-American community
* Near park amenities

== Living in Belmont Village ==

* Affordable housing
* Park access
* Near Please Touch Museum
* Working-class community

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA trolleys:''' Route 10, 15
* '''SEPTA buses:''' 40, 43
* Adjacent to Fairmount Park

== See Also ==

* [[Parkside]]
* [[Fairmount Park]]
* [[West Philadelphia]]

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|title=Belmont Village Philadelphia - West Philadelphia Park Neighborhood
|description=Guide to Belmont Village, a West Philadelphia neighborhood adjacent to Fairmount Park and near the Please Touch Museum.
|keywords=Belmont Village Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, Please Touch Museum, West Philadelphia
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:West Philadelphia]]