Belmont Village

Type	Neighborhood
Location	West Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19131
Boundaries	Roughly Parkside Avenue to Girard Avenue, 42nd Street to Fairmount Park
Adjacent	Parkside, Mantua, East Parkside
Major streets	Belmont Avenue, Parkside Avenue, 42nd Street
Transit	SEPTA bus routes, trolley lines
Landmarks	Near 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

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

Belmont Village provides access to Fairmount Park attractions:

Please Touch Museum

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

Belmont Plateau

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

Character

Housing

Rowhouses
Mix of conditions
Affordable prices
Near park green space

Community

Working-class families
African-American community
Near park amenities

Living in Belmont Village

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

Getting There

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