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COMMUNITY ACTIVIST

Forever Remembered!

Our Park was built around 1980 & dedicated to Mrs. Florence Benson for her hard work & her dedication within our community.

Florence (Flossy) Benson

 Florence (Floss) Benson

THANK YOU MARIA!

We are forever greatful to our Councilwoman!

Thank You Maria! You fought for us when everyone else would not. Our Park was in dire need of so much improvement and you made it happen! 

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sanchez - 7th District.

Movie Night at Benson Park - 6-20-26 Video

A fun and great time at Benson Park, watching Superman 2025.  We look forward to seeing you all again at next year's Movie Night! 


Friends of Benson Park

Join Our Online Meetings

Friends of Benson Park Monthly Meetings

Friends of Benson Park conducts monthly Online Meetings. To participate in our Spring & Summer activity planning, join us monthly. All are welcomed to attend. Please follow the link below to enter. 


Upcoming Meeting is scheduled for August 18th  •  6 – 7 PM  •  View details & RSVP

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Park Reservation

To reserve the park for a special event:


Download Application and email it back to us with proof of payment. Once completed your event will be secured. If you need to do this in person, email or call us to setup a meetup.


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03/27/2026

Birthday Party in the Park

3pm

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10pm

Benson Park

Event Details

03/27/2026

Birthday Party in the Park

Mario Castro & family are celebrating his grandma's birthday. 

3pm

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10pm

Benson Park

6/20/26

Movie Night

7pm

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10pm

Benson Park

Event Details

6/20/26

Movie Night

SHOWING - SUPERMAN 2015

7pm

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10pm

Benson Park

06/21/2026

James & Family

12pm

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7pm

Benson Park

Event Details

06/21/2026

James & Family

Family day picnic with James and Family.

12pm

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7pm

Benson Park

07/11/2026

Mario Castro & Family

1pm

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7pm

Benson Park

Event Details

07/11/2026

Mario Castro & Family

Family Day Cookout 

1pm

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7pm

Benson Park

8/22/2026

Jovanna Rodriguez/Children's Party

All day

Benson Park

Event Details

8/22/2026

Jovanna Rodriguez/Children's Party

Children's birthday celebration at Benson Park.

All day

Benson Park

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    EVENTS

    Love Your Park Save the Date

    Love Your Park Save the Date

    2026 Movies in Philly Parks

    2026 Movies in Philly Parks

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    Hart Playground
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    Hart Playground

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    OUR BLOG

    Our Park was recently repainted & Giant Flower Chalkboards added.

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    SUMMER FUN!

    Monthly Meetings

    In the summer season, we meet monthly in the park. We welcome anyone who would like to attend. If you are interested in joining our group, please reach out by contacting us through email.

    JOIN OUR FRIENDS GROUP

    Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals & maintain Benson Park a safe, clean

    Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals & maintain Benson Park a safe,

    clean and fun atmosphere for the community. Email us to let us know you would like to join our Friends Group. 

    OUR HANDBALL COURT

    Handball has a large following in Philly, with a community that's blossomed since the sport's introduction in the '80s, when players brought it down from NYC. To many, it's more than just a game it's a family.

    WINTER AT BENSON PARK

    OUR GALLERY

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      BENSON PARK HISTORY

      Article from my city paper.

      Read from direct website.

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      Join Us

      Help Benson Park's Cause

      Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission to keep Benson Park a clean, safe  & enjoyable, green space for the community.  Donation can be taken by our cash app $benson19122.

      CONTACT US

      Better yet, see us in person!

      We meet monthly in the Park the last Thursday of each month, during warm weather. Zoom Meetings in the winter months.

      Friends of Benson Park

      1445 North Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, United States

      bensonpark1980@gmail.com

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      06:00 am – 09:00 pm

      Benson Park opens at Sunrise & closes at Sundown. 


      Rainy Days closed or opened late, depending on rain status.


      Winter Heavy Weather Closed.

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