Packer Park is a small neighborhood located in South Philadelphia with a population of just under 6,000 people. It’s bounded by Pattison Ave. to the south, S 20th St. to the west, S. Broad St. to the east, and Packer Ave. to the north. It only encompasses about 2.01 square miles.
Marconi Plaza is a small park square located just northeast of Packer Park. It features two green spaces — East and West — separated by Broad Street in the middle. It’s bounded by S 15th St. to the west, Bigler St. to the south, S 13th St. to the east, and Oregon Ave. to the north.
Together, these two areas have played a major role in the growth and development of Southwest Philadelphia over the past 100+ years. It’s just a 15-minute drive from downtown Philadelphia, a 20-minute drive to Cherry Hill, NJ, and is located near the Schuylkill River and Delaware River.
Some of the most exciting things to do in the Marconi Plaza-Packer Park area include FDR Park, Novacare Complex, Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies), Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers), and Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles).
