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{{Infobox Park
| name = Navy Yard Central Green
| image =
| image_caption = Navy Yard Central Green public space
| type = Urban park / Corporate campus
| location = Navy Yard / South Philadelphia
| coordinates = 39.8950,-75.1750
| area = 5 acres
| established = 2012
| operated_by = PIDC / Navy Yard management
| features = Lawn, walking paths, seating, public art, events
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = SEPTA bus 17, Navy Yard shuttle
| website = https://www.navyyard.org
}}

'''The Navy Yard Central Green''' is a public park at the heart of Philadelphia's redeveloped [[Navy Yard]], providing green space and gathering areas within the corporate and residential campus. The park anchors the transformation of the former naval shipyard into a modern mixed-use district.<ref name="navyyard">{{cite web |url=https://www.navyyard.org |title=The Navy Yard |publisher=PIDC |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

The Central Green exemplifies the Navy Yard's transition from industrial to innovation campus.

== History ==

=== Philadelphia Navy Yard ===

'''Historic naval installation:'''
* Founded 1801
* Major shipbuilding during World Wars
* Employed tens of thousands
* Closed 1996

=== Redevelopment ===

'''Post-closure transformation:'''
* PIDC-led redevelopment
* Corporate campus development
* Research and technology focus
* Green infrastructure priority

=== Central Green ===

'''2012:''' Central Green completed:
* Designed as campus heart
* Public gathering space
* Sustainable design
* Event venue

== Features ==

=== Lawn Areas ===

'''Open green space:'''
* Central lawn for gatherings
* Passive recreation
* Lunchtime use by workers
* Event programming

=== Walking Paths ===

* Circulating paths
* Connection to broader campus
* Running routes
* Dog walking

=== Seating ===

* Benches and seating walls
* Moveable chairs (seasonal)
* Shaded areas
* Outdoor work space

=== Public Art ===

* Sculptures and installations
* Campus-wide art program
* Rotating exhibitions

=== Events ===

* Summer programming
* Outdoor films
* Food trucks
* Corporate events
* Community gatherings

== Navy Yard Campus ==

=== Surrounding Development ===

The Central Green is surrounded by:
* Corporate headquarters (Urban Outfitters, etc.)
* Research facilities
* Residential development
* Retail and restaurants

=== Transportation ===

* Navy Yard shuttle (from AT&T Station)
* SEPTA Bus 17
* Delaware River Trail connection (planned)
* Bike infrastructure

=== Other Green Spaces ===

The Navy Yard includes:
* Historic Core open spaces
* Crescent Park
* Waterfront areas
* Trail connections

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Dawn to dusk
* Security presence

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' Central Green, Navy Yard, South Philadelphia

'''By Public Transit:'''
* Navy Yard shuttle from Broad Street Line (AT&T Station)
* SEPTA Bus 17

'''By Car:'''
* Parking available
* Enter Navy Yard at Broad Street gate

=== Tips ===

* The Navy Yard is worth exploring beyond the park
* Historic ships and buildings visible
* Food options at Urban Outfitters HQ and elsewhere
* Bike-friendly campus
* Delaware waterfront accessible

== Significance ==

The Central Green represents:
* Industrial-to-innovation transformation
* Corporate campus design
* Public space in private development
* Sustainable urbanism
* Philadelphia's economic evolution

== Nearby ==

* '''[[Navy Yard]]''' — Surrounding campus
* '''[[South Philadelphia]]''' — North
* '''[[FDR Park]]''' — Northwest
* '''[[Delaware River]]''' — East

== See Also ==

* [[South Philadelphia]]
* [[FDR Park]]
* [[Delaware River]]
* [[Philadelphia Economic Development]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://www.navyyard.org The Navy Yard]

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