The Center for Parks at Ohio House
Located in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, the Center for Parks at Ohio House has served as the Conservancy’s headquarters since 2020. Originally built for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, Ohio House underwent a significant adaptive reuse project that earned the Conservancy a 2025 Preservation Achievement Award. The Fair Play Campaign supported this project, preserving one of the few buildings remaining from the Centennial Exposition and establishing a modern hub of park activity. Today, the Center for Parks serves as an office, a community meeting space, a hub for volunteers and walking groups, and a testament to the Conservancy’s commitment to on-the-ground leadership in public spaces.
Recognition:
Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, 2025
Restoration Role Model: Ohio House, Hidden City, January 2025
Historic house in Fairmount Park gets a makeover and a new occupant, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2023
Credits:
Project Team: Fairmount Park Conservancy
Photography: Albert Yee Photo, Fairmount Park Conservancy Staff
