Sister Cities Park
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,000
Packages
Prices start at $1,200
Guest capacity
Up to 2000 seated guests
About this venue
Welcome to Sister Cities Park! At the midpoint on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sister Cities Park adds a picturesque swath of green to the heart of Philadelphia’s notable arts and cultural district. From here, panoramic views bring skyscrapers, historic cathedrals, and museums into harmony, while the Sister Cities fountain, a unique representation of the world with Philadelphia at its center, is close enough for adults to touch and children to run through. Sister Cities Park is available for proposals, wedding ceremonies, showers, brunches, cocktail hours, and seated receptions. A portion of the lawn, the fountain, or the entire park can be rented for your big event.
Our event spaces
Center Lawn
Lush green lawn in the center of the city
The charm of Sister Cities Park's Center Lawn lends itself to everything from wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners to morning-of yoga classes for friends & family. Whatever the occasion, consider this the quintessential spot for an unique wedding gathering on the Parkway.
Guest capacity
20-270 Seated
20-500 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Exclusive use of space, security and staffing, access to power, logistics and vendor coordination and on-site Event Manager.
Room cost
$5,000 for a 3-hour event
Indoor Café
The Sister Cities Cafe
Sister Cities Park Cafe is a great spot for an intimate, indoor welcome party to kick off your festivities. It is within walking distance of all the Benjamin Franklin Parkway's world-class cultural institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, The Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum.
Guest capacity
10-30 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Heat or A/C High ceilings Glass walls Restrooms Existing cafe furniture
Room cost
$3,500 for events beginning after 6 PM
+ North & South Lawns
Add the North and South Lawns for the largest celebrations!
In addition to the Fountain Area and and Center Lawn, the North and South Lawns provide ample space for tents, yard games, and seating.
Guest capacity
Up to 675 Seated
Up to 2000 Standing
Ideal for
Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Exclusive use of space, security and staffing, access to power, logistics and vendor coordination and on-site Event Manager.
Room cost
$20,000
Earth Fountain Area
Surrounded by iconic views, the Fountain at Sister Cities is the perfect outdoor location for a wedding event.
Sister Cities Fountain, a representation of the world with Philadelphia at its center, lends a unique backdrop to a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or small reception. The fountain spouts are turned off to create the canvas for your big day. Your aisle begins at the iconic Robert Indiana "AMOR" statue, and your vows will be said amid the natural beauty of carefully curated plantings and trees.
Guest capacity
200-270 Seated
200-300 Standing
Square footage
3,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Wedding reception, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Logistics and vendor coordination, Access to power, Exclusive use of space, Security, Staffing and Onsite Event Manager
Room cost
$3,000 for a one-hour ceremony, $4,100 for a 3 hour event
Center Lawn
Lush green lawn in the center of the city
The charm of Sister Cities Park's Center Lawn lends itself to everything from wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners to morning-of yoga classes for friends & family. Whatever the occasion, consider this the quintessential spot for an unique wedding gathering on the Parkway.
Guest capacity
20-270 Seated
20-500 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Exclusive use of space, security and staffing, access to power, logistics and vendor coordination and on-site Event Manager.
Room cost
$5,000 for a 3-hour event
Indoor Café
The Sister Cities Cafe
Sister Cities Park Cafe is a great spot for an intimate, indoor welcome party to kick off your festivities. It is within walking distance of all the Benjamin Franklin Parkway's world-class cultural institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, The Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum.
Guest capacity
10-30 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Heat or A/C High ceilings Glass walls Restrooms Existing cafe furniture
Room cost
$3,500 for events beginning after 6 PM
+ North & South Lawns
Add the North and South Lawns for the largest celebrations!
In addition to the Fountain Area and and Center Lawn, the North and South Lawns provide ample space for tents, yard games, and seating.
Guest capacity
Up to 675 Seated
Up to 2000 Standing
Ideal for
Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Exclusive use of space, security and staffing, access to power, logistics and vendor coordination and on-site Event Manager.
Room cost
$20,000
Earth Fountain Area
Surrounded by iconic views, the Fountain at Sister Cities is the perfect outdoor location for a wedding event.
Sister Cities Fountain, a representation of the world with Philadelphia at its center, lends a unique backdrop to a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or small reception. The fountain spouts are turned off to create the canvas for your big day. Your aisle begins at the iconic Robert Indiana "AMOR" statue, and your vows will be said amid the natural beauty of carefully curated plantings and trees.
Guest capacity
200-270 Seated
200-300 Standing
Square footage
3,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Welcome party, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Wedding reception, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Logistics and vendor coordination, Access to power, Exclusive use of space, Security, Staffing and Onsite Event Manager
Room cost
$3,000 for a one-hour ceremony, $4,100 for a 3 hour event
Sister Cities Park packages
Proposal Package
2-20 guests
Peak pricing $1,200
Off-peak pricing $1,200
Sister Cities Park is one of the best locations in Philadelphia to propose to your loved one. It is a prime location for making memories and celebrating your new path in life together. The Center City District provides services that will help make your proposal memorable in every way. We work with photographers who really know our parks and are able to capture your proposal with breathtaking views and an ideal setting.
- Exclusive use of your portion of the park
- Park Permit.
- Day-Of Coordination.
- Professional Photographer with one hour coverage .
- Floral Bouquet after you pop the question.
Available services that can be provided by Sister Cities Park
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Vendors required by Sister Cities Park
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