Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is one of the most coveted and expensive neighborhoods in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. The tree-filled park in the center of the neighborhood is surrounded by high rise residences, luxury apartments, an office tower, a few popular restaurants, a Barnes & Noble bookstore, a Barneys Co-Op, and two hotels, including a five-star. Its green grasses and dozens of benches are popular lunch-time destinations for residents and workers in Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood, while its lion and goat statues are popular gathering spots for small children and their parents. The park is also a popular dog walking destination for area residents.

Boundaries of Rittenhouse Square

The boundaries are 15th street to 21st street, and from Chestnut street to Lombard street.

Public Transportation in Rittenhouse Square

• Rail Lines
  • PATCO
  • Broad Street Subway
  • Regional Rail
• Trolleys
  • 13 trolley
  • 34 trolley
  • 10 trolley
  • 11 trolley
  • 36 trolley
• Buses
  • 12 bus
  • 21 bus
  • 9 bus
  • 17 bus
  • 42 bus

Public Spaces in Rittenhouse Square

Here are just some of the public spaces you can enjoy nearby:

• Rittenhouse Square Park @ 210 W Rittenhouse Square
• John F Collins Park @ 1707 Chestnut street

To learn more about this great area, check out Visit Philadelphia’s neighborhood guide for Rittenhouse Square.