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Latest revision as of 16:18, 23 December 2025

Belmont Village
TypeNeighborhood
LocationWest Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)19131
BoundariesRoughly Parkside Avenue to Girard Avenue, 42nd Street to Fairmount Park
AdjacentParkside, Mantua, East Parkside
Major streetsBelmont Avenue, Parkside Avenue, 42nd Street
TransitSEPTA bus routes, trolley lines
LandmarksNear 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

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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

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Belmont Village provides access to Fairmount Park attractions:

Please Touch Museum

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  • Children's museum in Memorial Hall
  • Major family destination
  • Interactive exhibits

Belmont Plateau

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  • Scenic overlook in Fairmount Park
  • Views of Center City skyline
  • Popular gathering spot

Character

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Housing

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  • Rowhouses
  • Mix of conditions
  • Affordable prices
  • Near park green space

Community

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  • Working-class families
  • African-American community
  • Near park amenities

Living in Belmont Village

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

Getting There

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

See Also

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