A very cool statue that has many great parts to look at. If you wanna get pictures I’d recommend going early in the day because it can become very popular and busy. It makes for some great pictures so well worth your time.

Very nice fountain in front of the museum. With figures representing the history of this country. I was surprised by the size of the sculptures and the realism in them. An excellent piece of art right in the middle of the city.

The Oval is a fine tourist spot for photos. With fountains on either side this is is great spot to visit. The view from the Art museum overlooking downtown Philly is great. You can walk here from downtown or better yet take the Big Bus tours as its along its route and one of the stops.

Very cute again this year. But the admission policy where u sign a waiver that you are 21 and older on phone and show them screenshot is a little bit ridiculous. I really wish THAT was a policy places when I was in my late teens and 20.Restroom facilities are great. Sprayground was swt to a fine mist. Very refreshing.Food trucks were the usual level of insanity.$3 for a bottle of water, etc.

INCREDIBLE. What a fantastic setting for the EAGLES Super Bowl Parade. The OVAL was unbelievable. A couple rows back from the fence was like reaching out and touching the team. Then KELCE put a cherry on top of it all with a speech that left us speechless. If I wasnt there in person I wouldnt believe the fire and pent up emotion he had with every word he methodically uttered, well actually hollered, towards the sea of spectators with our jaws flopping on the ground. The curse words here and there just put an explanation point to the end of an incredible season. His outfit was over the top also. Thank you to all those involved in putting together this incredible event on such short notice that countless onlookers will never forget. But the Philadelphia Police were hands down the biggest shocker as they didnt hassle anyone, they all stayed calm and seemed to enjoy the moment with the rest of us. They could have been jerks and cuffed and hauled alot of intoxicated folks off to jail but instead they let everyone savor the precious moments evolving before our eyes and only addressed a couple situations thats couldnt be overlooked, one was a medical emergency to get the stretcher in and out of the crowd which couldnt have been done any quicker or smoother than it did. The crowd separated opening a huge path for the stretcher and responders. Hope to bring another parade there soon from any of our teams. Getting out after everything was completed was another adventure in its self. Made it out safely and slowly with an extra thick coating if mud up to the knees.

Lots of activities, pleasant place

I had a wonderful experience in 4thJuly, free concerts with PitBull, and plenty of parking space with $9 for whole night. It worth the time to hang out with friends and family.

Amazing public space unrivaled by other American cities. Our slice of Paris.

We walked several miles to see what was happening this summer. Mister, sandbox, bars and food vendors. Great place to hang out if you live in the area. It’s great to see so many people enjoying the activities!

Nice Statue detailing some of the history, nice to stop by on youre way to Rocky statue

Beautiful fountain with great views of the art museum and of downtown Philly. Its definitely worth walking over here. My only comment is that its pretty bare besides the fountains, and could benefit from some nice landscaping and benches.

Great place to walk and bike. Always people there, alot of activities year round, great views. Nice park behind the Art Museum on the Schuykill River and Boat House Row. Public Restrooms also. EvenThe President was there!

Always fun and really cool people that take pictures for and with you

You could spend hours investigating the details of this Oval!

I always thought the art museum and grounds were a great gathering place. We went there regularly to hang out. Good memories. I got to touch the statue of rocky when it was first put there. Also, the city has concerts and other social events there.

I was in Philly for the Rock n Roll race and the race started at the Oval. Great location and walking distance of downtown. Also, walking distance to the Philadelphia Art Museum where the Rocky statue is located. Boat House Row is close by and great places to have a pinic or walk your dog.

Ever vigilant, as if guarding the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, George Washington sits mounted upon his brawny, bronze steed. The statue, a cast bronze, placed in the Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, was the creation of Rudolf Siemering, in 1897.

Great view of the city from here

Very attractive statue of George Washington on a horse. Two fountains on the side of the statue. Very warm and enjoyable view and place.

Peaceful setting water sprouts good place to hangout people watch

Best place to have fun hang out watch a movie sometimes a very good spot for tourists

This is a beautiful place to take any kind of pics

Beautiful place. I liked sitting near the water fountain, of the George Washington Statue. I loved walking around and seeing the beautiful scenery.

Needs maintenance please.

My son was tossing up a water bottle and accidentaly hit a woman and she throws it back at him smh hes only 6 like seriously miss.........other than that pretty nice park

Very nice place to visit if youre in philly, gives you a great view of downtown Philadelphia from a distance! The art museum is there and plenty of space to take pics and enjoy the great scenery. If youre still reading drop a comment on my insta @montemurp_

This is so iconic I havent even made it around, let alone touch the steps, but I already got the feeling!

A peaceful place to explore!

Nicely painted place but restricted vendors.Should have a better choice of eatables.Fun place for families and friend to meet up.Amenities could be cleaner and better

Great looking masterpiece of art.

Fun for the kiddos

Summer is the best time to hang out on Eakins Oval as they have organized activities every Wednesday through Sunday night. A different theme everyday but a pop-up beer garden each and everyone so how can you go wrong.Then, in front of the Art Museum, three fountains worth visiting with the keystone being the George Washington Monument in the center.

Iconic Philly spot. Must visit and walk in Rockys footsteps.

Great time would do it again

Nice place to hangout with friends!

A Philly tourist attraction. Better during the sumer

This was the location of the start / finish line for the 2016 Philadelphia Love Run half marathon. I was impressed with the location, and the history of surrounding areas. Very nice and I would love to come back and visit to see the museums and other Philly attractions.

Beautiful attractive place at Philadelphia.

This is a beautiful area. Has a lot of history in a fantastic setting. The park has great views.

Park is layed out well, with a nice fountain in the middle. There is lots of outdoor seating as well.

Gorgeous and scenic area with stunning views of Center City skyline.

Right below the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eakins Oval is host to many events throughout the year. From concerts to marathons, and a beer garden in the summer. The citys skyline, looking all the way down the Parkway, makes for an amazing backdrop.

I wouldnt swim or jump in that fountain, Ive seen some things happen there. But still, they have done a nice job of revitalizing the area around the art museum.

During the summer, they had a great pop up park here. Whenever that comes back, I recommend going. Lots of fun and games.

Great location and easy to get to in Philly.

Nice little park in the middle of the parkway.

Historic landmark here in Philly

Gorgeous views no matter which direction you are facing!

Great summer experience here. Activities for the kids. Nice food. Beer garden. A great view from the Museum of Art.

Amazing

The best thing in Philly each summer is The Oval and all of the awesome *free* programming for all ages.

It a nice place and you can hang out do stuff I every been there but I here its a Ok place

Very pleasant atmosphere especially in good weather!

Maybe its not a fair comparison but this place pales in comparison to other Philly pop-ups like Spruce St Harbor Park. There clearly was a much lower budget avail for this one as it felt more like an afterthought than a well planned use of such nice space.Avoiding the comparison, even on its own there just wasnt much here in terms of ambience. You are constantly reminded that you are hanging out in a glorified painted parking lot. There arent enough vendors providing food (five foodtrucks were there for opening night offering meatballs, cheese curds, Asian food, popsicles and the life-saving cheese steak truck which had a 25 minute line).I will give it another shot this summer. The recent rain may have muddied my perspective. But I think we will be spending more time down by the river.

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Nice view from the museum stairs...

Beautiful place

My wife and I rode our bikes,on that warm beautiful day so we could get wet, and boy, did we.

Ive seen a lot of great shows there

I dont remember much

Excellent views of both the City and the Art Museum. The fountains are also really nice to just sit and hang out at.

This is a must see to believe experience every summer. Thanks to mural arts Philadelphia, this area is transformed into vibrant interactive summer Funners for the whole family to enjoy!

Eakins oval often has concerts or other special events going on, but otherwise is a great place to hang out while enjoying the museums.

Great place to hang out on a lazy Sunday afternoon, usually you can watch a photographer taking engagement/wedding photos, plus the fountains and statues are beautiful.

Great time!! Of course an EAGLES SUPER BOWL PARADE will do that!!

Its fun

An iconic location in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, and at the beginning of the museum mile. During the spring and summer months, the fountain is on and it is a lovely place to sit and relax.

The kids had a blast

Amazing green space in front of the museum. Awesome activities all summer!

I was excited to visit this place last week. But its a pop up park. Needless to say my sisters and I walked almost 4 miles just to find an empty parking lot

Great day to explore some amazing historical sites.

Nice plaza with fountains and statues, right in front of the art museum.

Was there for the Sixers draft party, had a great time and it was put together very well!

Always great events going on and you cant beat the views! Bring you kids, family and friends!

Great area for some free events through the summer!

Rocky steps, Rocky statue, AMOR logo, arts museum, a place to feel the Philly love.

Awesome event spot with a great location between City Hall and the Art Museum.

Great place to meet, tons of activities and views are spectacular

Summertime fun for the whole family, including concerts, beer garden, food trucks and games.

A great park to visit in the summer.

Love hanging out here.

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I came about an hour and a half early for a showing of the movie Dodgeball on the inflatable big screen friday night. I walked around a bit and watched the musiciand on the stage on the opposite side of the oval. They were a really fun funk group with horns, bass, backup singers and a front man in leopard skin right pants and a vest. Everyone seemed into it, and the place was relatively crowded. I got a meatball sub from one of the several food trucks (Mammas Balls) and headed back to our spot by the big screen. There were very comfortable plastic Adirondack chairs scattered about, so I brought one over to where we were sitting. The whole experience was really fun, and had a very fun family vibe to it. If youre in the area in the summer, definitely check it out and see what they have going on!

Great pop up gardens.

Always something going on at the Oval! I love the summer series, am yoga, bootcamp, and midnight bikes!

Excellent place to relax and people watch

Great place to view the skyline.

Nice place to share a kiss on a romantic evening.

The shape of the park always struck me as more egg-shaped, but I guess once you name it something, its hard to re-name. Especially after the Super Bowl parade comes through :/

It was a pleasant day and a beautiful place

Great place to see the Pope!

Very clean, and family friendly !

Wawa Welcome American picnic.

Amazing place, I love it so much

Best view that Philly can offer.

Nice area.

Beautiful

Excellent staging area for marches.

Home of the Philadelphia marathon and half marathon weekend!

So many unique things