Our Neighborhood
A historic Allentown community rooted in pride, connection, and possibility.
About Franklin Park
The Franklin Park Neighborhood is a historic community in Allentown, located just northwest of Center City. It is generally framed by North 12th Street to the east, North 15th Street to the west, Hamilton Street to the south, and Gordon Street to the north. Within those blocks, rowhomes, nonprofits, schools, churches, and small businesses shape daily life.
Franklin Park itself anchors the neighborhood. On 14th Street, once home to Franklin Elementary School (1888-1967), this city park has, for generations, served as a safe haven for local youth. For many residents, it serves as a shared front yard and a place where relationships grow.
The neighborhood is home to many families, including a strong Latino community and multigenerational households. Neighbors are deeply rooted here. They show up for community meetings, local nonprofits, and for one another.
Like much of Allentown, the neighborhood has felt the strain of economic transition, housing pressures, and uneven access to opportunity. Yet there is strong civic energy. Local schools, faith communities, nonprofits, and residents are working together to expand early learning, improve housing stability, increase access to healthy food, and open pathways to meaningful work.
The Franklin Park Neighborhood is defined by connection. It is a place where people know each other, care for one another, and believe in a future where every child has a strong start and every resident belongs. It is a place where residents share the belief that they are the community's greatest asset.
The neighborhood is home to many families, including a strong Latino community and multigenerational households. Neighbors are deeply rooted here. They show up for community meetings, local nonprofits, and for one another.
Like much of Allentown, the neighborhood has felt the strain of economic transition, housing pressures, and uneven access to opportunity. Yet there is strong civic energy. Local schools, faith communities, nonprofits, and residents are working together to expand early learning, improve housing stability, increase access to healthy food, and open pathways to meaningful work.
The Franklin Park Neighborhood is defined by connection. It is a place where people know each other, care for one another, and believe in a future where every child has a strong start and every resident belongs. It is a place where residents share the belief that they are the community's greatest asset.
Be Part of What’s Growing Here
Franklin Park’s story is still being written. Every gathering, partnership, and shared effort shapes what comes next. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or just arrived, there is a place for you in this neighborhood’s future.