Love Park

JFK Plaza, commonly known as Love Park, is a public park located in Center City, Philadelphia. The park was built in 1965 and covers an underground parking garage. It was dedicated in 1967 as John F. Kennedy Plaza after President John F. Kennedy.

The park's most iconic feature is Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, which was first placed there in 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration. Though initially temporary, the sculpture was purchased and permanently installed in 1978, giving the park its popular nickname. The LOVE sculpture has become a landmark and popular photo spot for visitors.

Love Park serves as a visual terminus for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and is situated directly across from Philadelphia City Hall. The park underwent a major renovation from 2016 to 2018, which transformed the largely concrete plaza into a greener space. The redesign added lawns, gardens, and stormwater basins with diverse plantings, while preserving views of City Hall and the Parkway.

A central feature of the park is its fountain, which replaced the original single-spout fountain added in 1969. The new fountain, designed as part of the 2016-2018 renovation, provides a focal point and gathering space within the park.

In the past, Love Park gained international recognition as a popular skateboarding location, though skateboarding is now officially prohibited. The park continues to serve as a gathering place for residents, workers, and tourists, as well as a site for various events, demonstrations, and seasonal activities like the Christmas Village.