Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
Franklin Park is a borough of 15,235 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in August 10, 1861.
Why visit Franklin Park
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Shenot's Farm & Market and Wilpen Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Franklin Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Franklin Park
Franklin Park is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,479 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Franklin Park, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Wilpen Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Kuskusky Path
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Hunters, traders, warriors, militia, war captives, and diplomats all used this early Native American path, which passed this location,...
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Eat'n Park
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
2650 Brandt School Road, Wexford
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Su 07:00-22:00
Nicky's Thai Kitchen
Restaurant · Thai, Asian · 2.9 mi
1026 Mount Nebo Road, Pittsburgh
Tu-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 17:00-21:00
Graeter's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.8 mi
10630 Perry Highway, Wexford
Mo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Big Sewickley Creek Brewery
Brewery and winery · 3.3 mi
2030 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley
Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 13:00-19:00
Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.6 mi
2602 Brandt School Road, Wexford
dive Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Sandwich, Pizza, Burger, American · 2.8 mi
10616 Perry Highway, Wexford
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
31 more on the map.
History
Franklin Park was originally part of Western Pennsylvania's Depreciation Lands, but in 1823 residents petitioned to secede from Ohio Township and a new township was formed. In August 1823, the township included land from what is today Franklin Park, Bradford Woods, and Marshall Township. Marshall Township was founded forty years later, while Bradford Woods seceded from Marshall in 1915.
Originally, Franklin Township had no towns, but the area's scattered businesses and residencies (which consisted of farms, schools, country stores and churches) enjoyed a thriving oil and gas industry in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Subdivisions came after World War II and in August 1961 it finally became a borough.
From the History section of Franklin Park, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship22
Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.3 mi
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare5
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh North
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley
Map of Franklin Park
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Allison Park 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Pittsburgh 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Baldwin 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Bethel Park 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Butler 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Steubenville 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Youngstown 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Salem 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Austintown 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brick building of Wilpen Hall, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, 2012-09-11, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
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