Swann Fountain
Swann Fountain
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- 22nd St • 10 min walk
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yazdragonfly
Ft. Lauderdale384 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
This is a beautiful park. The fountain is large and you can get in, swim, sit or just wet your toes. There are benches, large grassy areas, mature trees and beautiful flowers. The beauty of it will make you want to just stop, sit and enjoy the view.
Written 17 April 2023
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Barry M
17 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We came to Philadelphia to see the famous Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum. But the greatest work of Art in the city, we found by chance, is this set of gorgeous fountain sculptures: double life size. They were the work of Alexander Calder II, father of the more famous Alexander Calder III who invented mobile sculptures. Alexander Calder I was also an important sculptor in the Philadelphia area.
Do not miss this free experience.
Do not miss this free experience.
Written 21 April 2017
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,448 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
It is a great place to hang out. It feels especially rewarding to sit down and rest here as a part of one of the most fascinating Philadelphia walks from the Museum of Art to the City Hall. The fountain itself is very interesting. It was designed by Calder for Philadelphia Fountain Society. It allegorically features three Native Americans portraying three locally important rivers the Delaware, the Schuylkill, and the Wissahickon. The young girl represents the Wissahickon creek, mature woman the Schuylkill and the man symbolizes the Delaware river. There are swan sculptures in the fountain but it really memorializes Dr. Wilson Cary Swann who was the founder of the Philadelphia Fountain Society. During the summer the fountain is the favorite swimming place for many local kids and young at heart .
Written 25 January 2014
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Princess
Washington DC, DC244 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Unfortunately on a cold terribly windy day that I happened to drop by Philadelphia, this fountain's water wasn't on at all. It is still huge and beautiful, of course. Make sure you plan your visit around a time when they turn the water on!
Written 19 March 2018
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Mohamed Abouzid
Poznan, Poland173 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
The design of the fountain is awesome. In summer when it's sunny and very hot weather you will find yourself on this cold spot. You should smell the fresh air and enjoy water droplets. It's fantastic feeling.
Written 18 March 2017
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CuriousTravelerRadio
Lancaster, PA1,477 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Nice fountain to decorate the Ben Franklin Parkway, but not much to see here. Have a seat for a short break but move along. Be careful crossing the street as there is lots of traffic.
TIP: You can park behind the library to the North as there is not much parking to the South.
TIP: You can park behind the library to the North as there is not much parking to the South.
Written 23 March 2015
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Andrew L
Leigh, UK4,775 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
Lovely fountain in Logan square. Nice to sit although it is in a roundabout so not exactly peaceful. But the highlight for me was the frogs spitting water. Oh and the tortoise. Not seen that before despite many fountain visits. Well done the sculptor. Top choice ! My kids would have loved it.
Written 16 September 2019
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KC Gypsy Explorer
Crawfordville, FL1,411 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
This Fountain is very beautiful. Located in Logan Circle it draws you too it. The sound and the spray of water is refreshing on a hot day. The statues are beautiful and the surrounding area is just made for a walking tourist.
Written 18 July 2019
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Torcatt
Washington DC, DC125 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
The whole area is very pretty! The fountain catches the eye and is surrounded by lots of beautiful churches and international flags.
Written 11 May 2019
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Jaroslav Nečas
Brno, Czech Republic1,512 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Swann fountain is situated in the Logan Square park in center of the city. You can see the Museum of art and city hall when looking the opposite direction.
Written 18 January 2019
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When will the fountain open for the season. It’s usually on by now but I’d not as of 4/6/19.
Written 6 April 2019
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