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{{Infobox Park
{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Fitler Square
| name = Fitler Square
| image =
| type = Neighborhood
| image_caption = Fitler Square in Center City West
| location = Center City
| type = Neighborhood square
| zip_codes = 19103
| location = Center City West (Fitler Square)
| named_for = Edwin Fitler, Philadelphia mayor
| coordinates = 39.9470,-75.1750
| boundaries = North: Locust Street, South: South Street, East: 21st Street, West: 25th Street
| area = 0.5 acres
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Rittenhouse Square]], [[Graduate Hospital]]
| established = 1896
| major_streets = Pine Street, 23rd Street
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation / Center City District
| transit = SEPTA bus routes, walkable to Broad Street Line
| features = Fountain, seating, dog area, neighborhood gathering space
| notable_landmarks = Fitler Square park
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = SEPTA trolley; walk from 30th Street Station
| website = https://www.centercityphila.org
}}
}}


'''Fitler Square''' is a small neighborhood park in [[Center City]] West, serving as the heart of the upscale '''Fitler Square neighborhood'''. Named for Mayor Edwin H. Fitler, the square provides a peaceful green respite among the townhouses of one of Philadelphia's most desirable residential areas.<ref name="fitler">{{cite web |url=https://www.centercityphila.org |title=Fitler Square |publisher=Center City District |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>
'''Fitler Square''' is a small, affluent neighborhood in southwest [[Center City]], [[Philadelphia]], named for the park at its center. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, Victorian rowhouses, and a quiet residential character. Fitler Square offers a more tranquil alternative to nearby [[Rittenhouse Square]] while maintaining easy access to Center City amenities.
 
The square anchors a walkable neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and proximity to the Schuylkill River.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Naming ===
The neighborhood is named for '''Edwin Fitler''' (1825-1896), who served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. The park was established as part of the city's expansion westward in the late 19th century.


Named for '''Edwin Henry Fitler''' (1825-1896):
== Character ==
* Mayor of Philadelphia 1887-1891
* Prominent cordage manufacturer
* Republican reformer
* Died in office 1891


=== Development ===
* Quiet residential streets
* Victorian and Edwardian rowhouses
* Tree-lined blocks
* Small neighborhood park
* Affluent demographics


The square was established in '''1896''':
== Fitler Square Park ==
* Part of neighborhood development
* Traditional Philadelphia square concept
* Residential neighborhood centerpiece
* Evolved with neighborhood


=== Neighborhood Growth ===
The small park at the neighborhood's center features:
* Green space
* Benches
* Dog-friendly
* Neighborhood gathering spot


Fitler Square neighborhood developed as:
== Living in Fitler Square ==
* Late 19th century rowhouse construction
* Early gentrification area (1970s-80s)
* Now among city's most desirable neighborhoods
* Mix of families and professionals


== Features ==
=== Housing ===
* Historic rowhouses
* Some apartment buildings
* High property values
* Predominantly owner-occupied


=== Central Area ===
=== Demographics ===
* Young professionals
* Families
* Affluent residents


'''Park elements:'''
== Getting There ==
* Central fountain
* Benches and seating
* Mature shade trees
* Landscaped beds
* Pathways


=== Dog Area ===
* Walking distance to Rittenhouse Square
* SEPTA bus routes along Pine Street
* Broad Street Line at Lombard-South (10 minute walk)


'''Informal dog gathering:'''
{{FAQ
* Popular with neighborhood dog owners
| q1 = Where is Fitler Square in Philadelphia?
* Morning and evening socializing
| a1 = Fitler Square is in southwest Center City, bounded roughly by Locust Street (north), South Street (south), 21st Street (east), and 25th Street (west). It's located west of Rittenhouse Square.
* Strong dog community
| q2 = What is Fitler Square like?
 
| a2 = Fitler Square is a quiet, affluent residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and Victorian rowhouses. It offers a more tranquil alternative to nearby Rittenhouse Square while maintaining walkable access to Center City.
=== Character ===
| q3 = Who was Fitler Square named after?
 
| a3 = The neighborhood is named for Edwin Fitler (1825-1896), who served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. The park at the neighborhood's center bears his name.
* Intimate scale
}}
* Neighborhood feel
* Peaceful atmosphere
* Well-maintained
 
== Using the Square ==
 
=== Daily Activities ===
 
* Dog walking
* Reading and relaxation
* Lunch breaks
* Neighborhood socializing
* People watching
 
=== Community Role ===
 
Fitler Square serves as:
* Neighborhood living room
* Dog owners' gathering spot
* Green space amid rowhouses
* Community identity anchor
 
== Visiting ==
 
=== Hours ===
 
* Dawn to dusk
* Open year-round
 
=== Getting There ===
 
'''Location:''' 23rd and Pine Streets
 
'''By Public Transit:'''
* SEPTA trolley (routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) to 22nd or 23rd Street
* Walk from 30th Street Station
 
'''By Car:'''
* Street parking (challenging)
* Typical Center City parking
 
=== Tips ===
 
* The neighborhood around the square is lovely for walking
* Great restaurants on nearby streets
* The Schuylkill River Trail is a short walk
* Quiet alternative to busier Center City parks
 
== Neighborhood ==
 
'''Fitler Square neighborhood:'''
* Bordered roughly by Pine to Lombard, 21st to 25th
* Historic rowhouses
* Tree-lined streets
* Among Philadelphia's most expensive real estate
* Walking distance to Rittenhouse
 
== Nearby ==
 
* '''[[Rittenhouse Square]]''' — East (larger square)
* '''[[Schuylkill River Trail]]''' — West
* '''[[Graduate Hospital]]''' — South
* '''[[Center City]]''' — Surrounding
* '''[[Schuylkill Banks]]''' — River access


== See Also ==
== See Also ==


* [[Center City]]
* [[Rittenhouse Square]]
* [[Rittenhouse Square]]
* [[Schuylkill River Trail]]
* [[Graduate Hospital]]
* [[Graduate Hospital]]
 
* [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City]]
== References ==
<references />
 
== External Links ==
 
* [https://www.centercityphila.org Center City District]
* [https://www.fitlersquare.org Fitler Square Neighborhood Association]


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Revision as of 20:22, 30 December 2025

Fitler Square
TypeNeighborhood
LocationCenter City
ZIP code(s)19103
Named forEdwin Fitler, Philadelphia mayor
BoundariesNorth: Locust Street, South: South Street, East: 21st Street, West: 25th Street
AdjacentRittenhouse Square, Graduate Hospital
Major streetsPine Street, 23rd Street
TransitSEPTA bus routes, walkable to Broad Street Line
LandmarksFitler Square park

Fitler Square is a small, affluent neighborhood in southwest Center City, Philadelphia, named for the park at its center. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, Victorian rowhouses, and a quiet residential character. Fitler Square offers a more tranquil alternative to nearby Rittenhouse Square while maintaining easy access to Center City amenities.

History

The neighborhood is named for Edwin Fitler (1825-1896), who served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1887 to 1891. The park was established as part of the city's expansion westward in the late 19th century.

Character

  • Quiet residential streets
  • Victorian and Edwardian rowhouses
  • Tree-lined blocks
  • Small neighborhood park
  • Affluent demographics

Fitler Square Park

The small park at the neighborhood's center features:

  • Green space
  • Benches
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gathering spot

Living in Fitler Square

Housing

  • Historic rowhouses
  • Some apartment buildings
  • High property values
  • Predominantly owner-occupied

Demographics

  • Young professionals
  • Families
  • Affluent residents

Getting There

  • Walking distance to Rittenhouse Square
  • SEPTA bus routes along Pine Street
  • Broad Street Line at Lombard-South (10 minute walk)

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See Also

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