Fern Rock

Fern Rock

Type	Neighborhood
Location	North Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19120, 19141
Named for	Fern Rock station area
Boundaries	Roughly 65th Avenue to Olney Avenue, Broad Street to Old York Road
Adjacent	Olney, Logan, Ogontz
Major streets	Broad Street, Olney Avenue, Old York Road
Transit	Broad Street Line (Fern Rock Transportation Center), Regional Rail
Landmarks	Fern Rock Transportation Center

Fern Rock is a neighborhood in North Philadelphia centered on the Fern Rock Transportation Center, a major transit hub where the Broad Street Line connects with Regional Rail services. The neighborhood serves as a gateway between North Philadelphia and the suburban rail network.

Fern Rock Transportation Center

The Fern Rock Transportation Center is the neighborhood's defining feature:

• Northern terminus of Broad Street Line
• Regional Rail connections
• Bus transfers
• Park-and-ride facilities
• Major transit interchange

History

The Fern Rock area developed with the extension of transit lines into North Philadelphia. The transportation center makes the neighborhood accessible but also creates a commuter-oriented rather than residential character in some areas.

Character

Transit-Oriented

• Major transportation hub
• Commuter traffic
• Park-and-ride users
• Pass-through traffic

Housing

• Mix of rowhouses
• Some apartments
• Affordable prices
• Variable conditions

Living in Fern Rock

• Excellent transit access
• Affordable housing
• Transit-oriented neighborhood
• Near Olney shopping

Getting There

• Broad Street Line: Fern Rock Transportation Center (northern terminus)
• SEPTA Regional Rail: Fern Rock Station
• SEPTA buses: Multiple routes
• Park-and-Ride: Available

See Also

• Olney
• Logan
• North Philadelphia
• SEPTA