Editing Fairhill Square

{{Infobox Park
| name = Fairhill Square
| image =
| image_caption = Fairhill Square in North Philadelphia
| type = Neighborhood square
| location = Fairhill / North Philadelphia
| coordinates = 40.0180,-75.1410
| area = 4 acres
| established = 1849
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
| features = Playground, basketball courts, community garden, open space
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = SEPTA bus routes
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder
}}

'''Fairhill Square''' is a 4-acre neighborhood square in the [[Fairhill]] section of [[North Philadelphia]]. One of Philadelphia's William Penn-inspired squares, Fairhill Square has served the surrounding Latino community as a gathering space, recreation area, and site of community organizing for decades.<ref name="fairhill">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/2870 |title=Fairhill Square |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

The square anchors the Fairhill neighborhood and connects to the area's active community garden movement.

== History ==

=== Original Development ===

Fairhill Square established '''1849''':
* Part of 19th-century Philadelphia expansion
* Following Penn's square model
* Named for "Fair Hill," a colonial estate
* Agricultural and residential area

=== Industrial Era ===

The neighborhood transformed:
* Textile mills and factories
* Working-class housing
* Immigrant populations
* Square as community center

=== Latino Community ===

Post-1950s neighborhood change:
* Puerto Rican migration to Philadelphia
* Latino community center
* Cultural identity
* Community organizing base

== Features ==

=== Recreation ===

'''Park amenities:'''
* Playground
* Basketball courts
* Open lawn areas
* Benches and seating

=== Community Gardens ===

* Las Parcelas gardens (nearby)
* Urban agriculture tradition
* Community greening
* Connection to Norris Square Neighborhood Project

=== Community Space ===

* Neighborhood gathering point
* Cultural events
* Community organizing
* Youth activities

== Neighborhood Context ==

=== Fairhill ===

The square sits in Fairhill:
* Majority Latino neighborhood
* Strong community identity
* Casitas (small garden houses) tradition
* Active community organizations
* Economic challenges and resilience

=== Community Organizations ===

* '''Aspira''' — Latino youth development
* '''Norris Square Neighborhood Project''' — Community gardens
* Neighborhood associations
* Churches and community groups

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Dawn to dusk
* Year-round access

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' 4th Street and Lehigh Avenue, Fairhill

'''By Public Transit:'''
* SEPTA Bus 3, 39, 54, 60
* Walk from Huntingdon station

'''By Car:'''
* Street parking

=== Tips ===

* The neighborhood has active community gardens worth exploring
* Casitas and murals reflect Puerto Rican culture
* Community events happen in summer
* Support local businesses

== Nearby ==

* '''[[Fairhill]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood
* '''[[Norris Square]]''' — Nearby park and cultural center
* '''[[Hunting Park]]''' — Northwest
* '''[[North Philadelphia]]''' — Area

== See Also ==

* [[Norris Square]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[Philadelphia Squares]]
* [[Latino Philadelphia]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]

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