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Fairmount Park is punctuated by masterpieces of art, architecture, and engineering. It is considered one of the largest urban park systems in the world.

As of 2017, only twelve medals have been awarded since the first was given in 1936, with recipients including Isamu Noguchi, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, and Mark di Suvero.

Philadelphia boasts three generations of Calders, whose numerous works enhance our outdoor experience of the city and the park.

Created in collaboration with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, our bike map highlights sculpture stops and scenic views throughout Fairmount Park.

Artists flocked from all reaches of the globe racing to be a part of Paris’ artistic movements in the early 20th century – but at the same time creative minds from France made their mark on Philadelphia with the realization of our grand boulevard, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.