Editing Paines Park

{{Infobox Park
| name = Paine's Park
| image =
| image_caption = Paine's Park skateboarding plaza
| type = Skate park / Urban plaza
| location = Benjamin Franklin Parkway / Art Museum area
| coordinates = 39.9650,-75.1820
| area = 1.5 acres
| established = 2013
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation / Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund
| features = Skateboarding plaza, public art, seating, urban design
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = SEPTA bus routes; walk from Art Museum
| website = https://www.franklinspaine.com
}}

'''Paine's Park''' is a purpose-built skateboarding plaza along the [[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]] near the [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]. Opened in 2013, the park provides a legitimate, designed space for skateboarding in a city with deep skateboarding culture, while functioning as public art and urban plaza for all visitors.<ref name="paines">{{cite web |url=https://www.franklinspaine.com |title=Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund |publisher=Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

Paine's Park is one of the finest urban skateparks in America.

== History ==

=== Skateboarding in Philadelphia ===

Philadelphia has significant skate culture:
* '''LOVE Park''' — Legendary skate spot (now restricted)
* Municipal Building ledges
* Street skating tradition
* Decades of conflict over skating in public spaces

=== Park Development ===

'''Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund:'''
* Advocacy for dedicated skate space
* Public-private partnership
* Community fundraising
* Professional design

=== Opening ===

'''2013:''' Paine's Park opened:
* First purpose-built skatepark on Parkway
* Designed for skateboarding AND public use
* National recognition for design
* Resolution of skating-space conflicts

== Design ==

=== Landscape Architecture ===

'''Designed for skating AND walking:'''
* Skateable terrain integrated into plaza design
* Multiple levels and surfaces
* Concrete construction throughout
* Functions as public art

=== Skating Features ===

'''Street-style elements:'''
* Ledges and rails
* Banks and transitions
* Stairs and gaps
* Smooth concrete surfaces
* Variety of skill levels accommodated

=== Public Space ===

'''For non-skaters:'''
* Seating areas
* Viewing platforms
* Walking paths
* Plaza function
* Art and landscape

== Using the Park ==

=== Skateboarding ===

* Free to use
* All skill levels welcome
* Street-style terrain
* Bring your own equipment
* Helmets encouraged (required for minors)

=== Watching ===

* Designated viewing areas
* Great for photography
* Spectator-friendly design
* Safe from skating traffic

=== General Use ===

* Walking through
* Sitting and relaxing
* Art appreciation
* Part of Parkway experience

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Dawn to dusk
* Year-round (weather permitting)

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 24th Street

'''By Public Transit:'''
* Walk from Art Museum or Fairmount
* SEPTA Bus 7, 32, 38, 48

'''By Car:'''
* Street parking (limited)
* Art Museum parking (fee)

=== Tips ===

* Busiest on weekends and nice weather
* Morning is less crowded for beginners
* Watch for skaters when walking through
* Great spectator experience
* Combine with Art Museum or Parkway visit

== Significance ==

Paine's Park represents:
* Resolution of skating conflicts
* Skateboarding as legitimate recreation
* Public art integration
* Urban design innovation
* Community advocacy success

== Nearby ==

* '''[[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]''' — South
* '''[[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]]''' — Along
* '''[[Fairmount]]''' — North
* '''[[Eakins Oval]]''' — Southeast
* '''[[Boathouse Row]]''' — West

== See Also ==

* [[Benjamin Franklin Parkway]]
* [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]
* [[LOVE Park]]
* [[Fairmount Park]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://www.franklinspaine.com Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund]

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