Belmont Village
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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Belmont Village provides access to Fairmount Park attractions:
Please Touch Museum
[edit | edit source]- Children's museum in Memorial Hall
- Major family destination
- Interactive exhibits
Belmont Plateau
[edit | edit source]- Scenic overlook in Fairmount Park
- Views of Center City skyline
- Popular gathering spot
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Rowhouses
- Mix of conditions
- Affordable prices
- Near park green space
Community
[edit | edit source]- Working-class families
- African-American community
- Near park amenities
Living in Belmont Village
[edit | edit source]- Affordable housing
- Park access
- Near Please Touch Museum
- Working-class community
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA trolleys: Route 10, 15
- SEPTA buses: 40, 43
- Adjacent to Fairmount Park