Game Days and Green Space: Life Between FDR Park and the Sports Complex

Some neighborhoods are known for parks. Others are known for big events. Packer Park, in the southern part of South Philadelphia, sits between both. On one side is FDR Park, a wide stretch of trees, lawns and paths. Nearby is the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Between them is a quiet residential neighborhood with tidy streets.

A Neighborhood with Two Sides

Packer Park has a calm, settled feel. It is mostly residential, with well-kept homes. Yet it is close to some of the busiest event venues in the city. That contrast shapes daily life here. Quiet mornings in the park and big game nights can both be part of the same week.

The Green Side: FDR Park

FDR Park is one of the city's largest parks. For people living next to it, it works like an extended backyard. Common uses for a large city park include:

• Morning walks and runs
• Bike rides along open paths
• Picnics on the lawns
• Quiet time among the trees

The Busy Side: The Sports Complex

The South Philadelphia Sports Complex hosts major games and events. Being close to it means game days and concerts are part of the local scene. You can be near that energy and still come home to a quiet street.

More Nearby Landmarks

The neighborhood is also convenient to:

1. The Navy Yard
2. The Walt Whitman Bridge
3. Philadelphia International Airport

That puts work, travel and regional routes within easy reach.

New Homes Right Next to the Park

A small new-construction community sits adjacent to FDR Park. Renaissance Estates in Packer Park has 14 townhomes on Renaissance Walk. You can read more about the setting at packerparkhomes.com, which covers the neighborhood in detail.

The homes are designed to take advantage of the location. Each has a large fiberglass roof deck, plus decks off the kitchen and the primary Packer Park new construction homes for sale bedroom. Those spaces give owners outdoor room in a dense part of the city.

Home Basics

• About 3,200 square feet of living space
• 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, plus a lower level that can serve as a 4th bedroom
• A 5-stop elevator from the lower level to the 4th floor
• A 2-car garage with an interior entrance

The garage is especially handy on busy event days, when private parking makes coming and going simpler.

Price and Practical Notes

The base price is listed from $1,175,000. Initial prices are subject to change as costs and demand rise. The site lists a full ten-year tax abatement; buyers should confirm the terms with the City of Philadelphia or their advisor.

Plan a Visit

The best way to understand the location is to see it. The furnished model home is open by private appointment. Limited homes remain, so check current availability first. The address is 3310 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Call (215) 551-5100 or email [email protected].