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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Transit-Oriented
[edit | edit source]- Major transportation hub
- Commuter traffic
- Park-and-ride users
- Pass-through traffic
Housing
[edit | edit source]- Mix of rowhouses
- Some apartments
- Affordable prices
- Variable conditions
Living in Fern Rock
[edit | edit source]- Excellent transit access
- Affordable housing
- Transit-oriented neighborhood
- Near Olney shopping
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Broad Street Line: Fern Rock Transportation Center (northern terminus)
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Fern Rock Station
- SEPTA buses: Multiple routes
- Park-and-Ride: Available