Experience eight acres of fun on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Located across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s famous steps, The 2025 Oval offers food, drink, and activities for all.

An initiative of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Parkway Council.

THE OVAL RETURNS

At the center of the Parkway to Park Festival is The 2025 Oval. Running from mid-June to mid-September, this year’s expanded season points to the Parkway’s future as a vibrant year-round park for all. The 2025 Oval sees the return of a beer garden, pop-up kitchen, and Philly-themed mini-golf by Fairmount’s Libertee Grounds; a ground mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia; lawn and children games; food trucks; and a robust calendar of events, including movie nights, cultural performances, live music, performances, wellness activities, family and community programs, and special festival and market days.

June 18–September 14, 2025

Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Free

Please note: The 2025 Oval is closed June 30–July 6, 2025 for Welcome America.

Wednesdays: 4 – 9 p.m.

Thursdays: 4 – 9 p.m.

Fridays: 4 – 11 p.m.

Saturdays: 12 – 11 p.m.

Sundays: 12 – 9 p.m.

  • LIBERTEE GROUNDS BEER GARDEN

    Enjoy Sidekicks, the Libertee Grounds beer garden and pop-up kitchen, featuring Asian and American-inspired bar bites, alongside new seasonal menu items perfect for the summer. Drinks include house-made draft, frozen cocktails, hyperlocal beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and more.

  • MINI GOLF

    Grab a putter and play a round of all-ages mini golf. Libertee Grounds hosts a custom course inspired by Philadelphia’s sights and landmarks. Opens July 9th . Tickets for the mini golf course are available on-site and cost $10 for adults and teens, and free for children under 12.

  • MUSIC & CULTURE

    Explore Philadelphia’s culture. Highlights include the Parkway Council’s Parkway Presents series, showcasing Philly’s diversity with dancing, drumming, music, and more; live music from local bands; and R&B After Dark.

  • FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES

    Bring a blanket and watch family favorites, recent blockbusters, and evergreen classics under the stars. The Oval is your outdoor movie theater this summer.

  • SPORTS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

    Get ready to play. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation hosts youth sports days featuring soccer, basketball, and other recreational activities throughout the summer. And Thursdays in July are Teen Takeovers nights—evenings designed by and for local youth—featuring music, games, and creative programming.

  • FESTIVALS & MARKETPLACES

    Celebrate community. On select Saturdays and Sundays, the Oval is home to festivals and marketplaces, including the Philly Juneteenth Festival, Hip Hop in the Park, Now+Then Marketplace, and more.

  • WELLNESS & FITNESS

    Stay well at the Oval with special fitness events and Wednesday night community yoga.

  • LAWN GAMES & BEER GARDEN FUN

    Hang out with friends and family at the Oval. Join a round of Quizzo, check out a themed meet-up, or sign up for mini-golf or cornhole tournaments. Want something less structured? Play with the giant chess and checkers, hope on a see-saw, or build a jumbo Lego tower.

  • FOOD TRUCKS

    Enjoy a snack or sweet treat from rotating local Philly food trucks. Food trucks include Dre’s Ice Cream, Fruit Island, Hangry Joe’s, and Pink’s Water Ice.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Check back over the course of the summer as new events are announced. Events at The 2025 Oval are weather permitting. Changes or cancellations will be announced on Instagram at @TheOvalPHL. You can also view the most up-to-date information on the event calendar.

Be sure to sign-up for the Oval’s weekly newsletter for full information.

The 2025 Oval is co-organized by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Parkway Council, in partnership with Libertee Grounds and Mural Arts Philadelphia.

The 2025 Oval is made possible thanks, in part, to presenting partner Under Armour.

Libertee Grounds thanks the following beverage partners: 2 Robbers Spirits Co, A Casual Beverage, Kenwood Beer, Love City Brewing, Stateside Vodka, Victory Brewing, and Wissahickon Brewing.

Additional support is provided by AXE Builders and Creative Philadelphia.