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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Park<br />
| name = Navy Yard Central Green<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Navy Yard Central Green public space<br />
| type = Urban park / Corporate campus<br />
| location = Navy Yard / South Philadelphia<br />
| coordinates = 39.8950,-75.1750<br />
| area = 5 acres<br />
| established = 2012<br />
| operated_by = PIDC / Navy Yard management<br />
| features = Lawn, walking paths, seating, public art, events<br />
| hours = Dawn to dusk<br />
| transit = SEPTA bus 17, Navy Yard shuttle<br />
| website = https://www.navyyard.org<br />
}}<br />
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'''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><br />
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The Central Green exemplifies the Navy Yard's transition from industrial to innovation campus.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Philadelphia Navy Yard ===<br />
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'''Historic naval installation:'''<br />
* Founded 1801<br />
* Major shipbuilding during World Wars<br />
* Employed tens of thousands<br />
* Closed 1996<br />
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=== Redevelopment ===<br />
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'''Post-closure transformation:'''<br />
* PIDC-led redevelopment<br />
* Corporate campus development<br />
* Research and technology focus<br />
* Green infrastructure priority<br />
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=== Central Green ===<br />
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'''2012:''' Central Green completed:<br />
* Designed as campus heart<br />
* Public gathering space<br />
* Sustainable design<br />
* Event venue<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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=== Lawn Areas ===<br />
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'''Open green space:'''<br />
* Central lawn for gatherings<br />
* Passive recreation<br />
* Lunchtime use by workers<br />
* Event programming<br />
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=== Walking Paths ===<br />
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* Circulating paths<br />
* Connection to broader campus<br />
* Running routes<br />
* Dog walking<br />
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=== Seating ===<br />
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* Benches and seating walls<br />
* Moveable chairs (seasonal)<br />
* Shaded areas<br />
* Outdoor work space<br />
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=== Public Art ===<br />
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* Sculptures and installations<br />
* Campus-wide art program<br />
* Rotating exhibitions<br />
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=== Events ===<br />
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* Summer programming<br />
* Outdoor films<br />
* Food trucks<br />
* Corporate events<br />
* Community gatherings<br />
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== Navy Yard Campus ==<br />
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=== Surrounding Development ===<br />
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The Central Green is surrounded by:<br />
* Corporate headquarters (Urban Outfitters, etc.)<br />
* Research facilities<br />
* Residential development<br />
* Retail and restaurants<br />
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=== Transportation ===<br />
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* Navy Yard shuttle (from AT&T Station)<br />
* SEPTA Bus 17<br />
* Delaware River Trail connection (planned)<br />
* Bike infrastructure<br />
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=== Other Green Spaces ===<br />
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The Navy Yard includes:<br />
* Historic Core open spaces<br />
* Crescent Park<br />
* Waterfront areas<br />
* Trail connections<br />
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== Visiting ==<br />
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=== Hours ===<br />
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* Dawn to dusk<br />
* Security presence<br />
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=== Getting There ===<br />
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'''Location:''' Central Green, Navy Yard, South Philadelphia<br />
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'''By Public Transit:'''<br />
* Navy Yard shuttle from Broad Street Line (AT&T Station)<br />
* SEPTA Bus 17<br />
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'''By Car:'''<br />
* Parking available<br />
* Enter Navy Yard at Broad Street gate<br />
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=== Tips ===<br />
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* The Navy Yard is worth exploring beyond the park<br />
* Historic ships and buildings visible<br />
* Food options at Urban Outfitters HQ and elsewhere<br />
* Bike-friendly campus<br />
* Delaware waterfront accessible<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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The Central Green represents:<br />
* Industrial-to-innovation transformation<br />
* Corporate campus design<br />
* Public space in private development<br />
* Sustainable urbanism<br />
* Philadelphia's economic evolution<br />
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== Nearby ==<br />
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* '''[[Navy Yard]]''' — Surrounding campus<br />
* '''[[South Philadelphia]]''' — North<br />
* '''[[FDR Park]]''' — Northwest<br />
* '''[[Delaware River]]''' — East<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[South Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[FDR Park]]<br />
* [[Delaware River]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Economic Development]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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* [https://www.navyyard.org The Navy Yard]<br />
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|title=Navy Yard Central Green Philadelphia - Urban Park & Campus Commons<br />
|description=Guide to the Navy Yard Central Green, a public park in Philadelphia's redeveloped Navy Yard. Lawn, paths, public art, and events in the innovation campus.<br />
|keywords=Navy Yard Philadelphia, Navy Yard Central Green, South Philadelphia parks, Philadelphia corporate campus, Philadelphia redevelopment<br />
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[[Category:Parks]]<br />
[[Category:South Philadelphia]]<br />
[[Category:Navy Yard]]<br />
[[Category:Urban Development]]</div>
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