Franklin Park Pennsylvania Map

About Franklin Park, Pennsylvania

Franklin Park is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 15,235. The population density is 435.5 people per km². Franklin Park is located at 40.5834°N, 80.0878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15237.

Franklin Park unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape of mature woodlands and open fields that slopes gently toward the Ohio River valley. It lies 3.6 miles west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-north-east of Carnot-Moon. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of deciduous forests, a reminder of the region's temperate climate. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground, illuminating the quiet persistence of nature even amidst human habitation. Residential neighborhoods, characterized by well-kept homes and mature trees lining their streets, form the backbone of the community, interspersed with pockets of commercial activity that serve the daily needs of its residents. This area, once shaped by the agricultural endeavors of early settlers, has since evolved, its economy now reflecting a broader regional shift away from heavy industry. While the echoes of past industrial might are felt throughout Allegheny County, Franklin Park itself has cultivated a character of suburban tranquility and a strong sense of local identity. Its development has been guided by a desire to preserve green spaces, with numerous parks and recreational areas providing residents with ample opportunity to connect with the natural environment. The presence of community centers and local businesses fosters a neighborly atmosphere, where the pace of life allows for a certain unhurried appreciation of the everyday.

About This Franklin Park Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin Park, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Franklin Park and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Franklin Park includes the ZIP code (15143), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and school district assignment (North Allegheny School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Franklin Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.