FDR Park in South Philadelphia SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A transformation of a popular green space receives a needed boost as South Philadelphia's FDR Park will welcome residents and out-of-town travelers alike with a new Welcome Center and a children’s play area, city officials announced.Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday $4.5 million in new funding for the new projects at the popular park.
Working in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and the Fairmount Park Conservancy, the city hopes to transform FDR Park into a world-class tourist destination, as well as providing greater resources for residents who already enjoy the.