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'''Thomas Paine Park''' is an open space park in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. It is the location of the city's Municipal Services Building across from [[Dilworth Plaza]] and [[City Hall (Philadelphia)|City Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thisoldcity.com/tags/thomas-paine-plaza|title=This old city}}</ref> The design is based off [[Sam Durant]] and [[Frank Rizzo]], consisting of a labyrinth of chain linked fences. The park was redesigned and dedicated by Mayor [[Michael Nutter]] in a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2015. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2015/10/in-thomas-paine-plaza-a-sampling-of-mass-incarceration/|title=In Thomas Paine Plaza, a Sampling of mass incarceration}}</ref> The site, which contains enlarged Monopoly game pieces, gained notoriety in July 2016 when the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]] was held in Philadelphia, as the site of anti [[Hillary Clinton]] (pro [[Bernie Sanders]]) gatherings, denouncing the democratic nominee as corrupt.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://philly.curbed.com/platform/amp/2016/7/28/12312392/philly-thomas-paine-plaza-protest-site-explained|title=Thomas Paine Plaza, a Main DNC Protest Site in Philly, Explained}}</ref> The park was also the camp location of [[Occupy Philadelphia]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/11/23/occupy-philly-appeals-citys-new-permit-proposal/|title=Occupy Philly Appeals City’s New Permit Proposal}}</ref> |
'''Thomas Paine Park''' is an open space park in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. It is the location of the city's Municipal Services Building across from [[Dilworth Plaza]] and [[City Hall (Philadelphia)|City Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thisoldcity.com/tags/thomas-paine-plaza|title=This old city}}</ref> The design is based off [[Sam Durant]] and [[Frank Rizzo]], consisting of a labyrinth of chain linked fences. The park was redesigned and dedicated by Mayor [[Michael Nutter]] in a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2015. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2015/10/in-thomas-paine-plaza-a-sampling-of-mass-incarceration/|title=In Thomas Paine Plaza, a Sampling of mass incarceration}}</ref> The site, which contains enlarged Monopoly game pieces, gained notoriety in July 2016 when the [[2016 Democratic National Convention]] was held in Philadelphia, as the site of anti [[Hillary Clinton]] (pro [[Bernie Sanders]]) gatherings, denouncing the democratic nominee as corrupt.<Ref>{{cite web|url=http://philly.curbed.com/platform/amp/2016/7/28/12312392/philly-thomas-paine-plaza-protest-site-explained|title=Thomas Paine Plaza, a Main DNC Protest Site in Philly, Explained}}</ref> The park was also the camp location of [[Occupy Philadelphia]] in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/11/23/occupy-philly-appeals-citys-new-permit-proposal/|title=Occupy Philly Appeals City’s New Permit Proposal}}</ref> |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Created | 1950s |
| Operated by | Center City District |
| Status | Open all year |
Thomas Paine Park is an open space park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the location of the city's Municipal Services Building across from Dilworth Plaza and City Hall.[1] The design is based off Sam Durant and Frank Rizzo, consisting of a labyrinth of chain linked fences. The park was redesigned and dedicated by Mayor Michael Nutter in a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2015. [2] The site, which contains enlarged Monopoly game pieces, gained notoriety in July 2016 when the 2016 Democratic National Convention was held in Philadelphia, as the site of anti Hillary Clinton (pro Bernie Sanders) gatherings, denouncing the democratic nominee as corrupt.[3] The park was also the camp location of Occupy Philadelphia in 2011.[4]
