About Franklin Square
A vibrant and clean park featuring the annual Chinese Lantern Festival with stunning light displays, live performances, a free playground, carousel, and mini-golf.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a scenic and engaging evening activityParents looking for a mix of free play and paid attractionsFestival lovers who enjoy cultural light displays and live entertainmentToddlers and Preschoolers (will love the free playground, carousel, and bright lights)School-age Children and Teens (will enjoy the mini-golf, acrobatics, and festival atmosphere)
Why families love it
- Beautiful Chinese Lantern Festival displays that look spectacular after dark
- High-quality live performances including acrobatics and hoop acts
- Clean and free playground area for kids
- Fun mini-golf course with occasional promotional discounts
- Convenient transit access via the newly completed Franklin Square Station
- Chinese Lantern Festival light displays
Insider tips
- Arrive around sunset so you can watch the lanterns light up as it gets darker
- Be sure to look up while walking the paths to appreciate the overhead lantern displays
- Look out for mini-golf promotions, such as Buy One Get One Free deals running through late March
- Note that the Dan-Dan noodles at the food concessions are served cold
- Take the train to the newly completed Franklin Square Station for direct and easy access to the park
Good to know before you go
- Leaving before it gets fully dark, as the lanterns are best viewed in the pitch black
- Ordering the Dan-Dan noodles if you prefer hot noodle dishes
- Some food items like the Dan-Dan noodles are served cold, which may not appeal to everyone
- Occasional construction on-site may limit some areas
- Crowds
- The Lantern Festival attracts crowds after dark, but the environment remains family-friendly and highly engaging for kids
- Value
- Mini-golf is priced at $11 for children and $13 for adults, with occasional BOGO deals. Carousel rides are $4 per person. The playground is free, and there are affordable food options like burgers, hot dogs, fries, and ice cream on-site.
- Food
- On-site concessions sell burgers, hot dogs, fries, ice cream, and festival foods like dumplings and noodles
- Accessibility
- Direct train access is available via the newly completed Franklin Square Station
- Safety
- The park and playground areas are kept very clean and well-maintained
What parents say
"I go here annually for the Chinese Lantern Festival, and I have nothing bad to say! Beautiful lanterns, great concessions, and a ton of stuff to do in the park. Also, the newly completed Franklin Sqaure Station provides access to the park by train. Highly recommended!"
2 weeks ago
"This Place Was Under Construction When I Went, But I Did Have A Great Time On The Mini Golf Course. From Now Until March 31st It’s Buy One Get One Free."
a month ago
"Mini golf is 11$ for children and 13$ for adults . Carousel rides are 4$ per person Playground area (free of course) They have bathrooms and sell food ... Picnic area available as well (Burgers,hot dogs,fries,ice cream and so on) We have a ball here everytime we go. It's kept very clean !"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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