Franklin Field at sunset
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Outdoor Venues

Surrounded by Penn's distinguished landscape, the outdoor venues offer visitors a chance to bring their events to the historic campus.

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Franklin Field during Convocation
Morris Arboretum Fernery
View of Franklin Field football stadium overhead during the day
Morris Arboretum Garden
  • Penn Commons at the University of Pennsylvania
    View of Penn Commons facing west
    View of Penn Commons facing east
    Penn Commons arial view
    Penn Commons

    Nestled in the heart of campus, Penn Commons is a large plaza adjoining four buildings through staircases, ramps and bordering walls.  ...

    • Over 300 capacity

    • 2411 sqft

  • Franklin Field at sunset
    Franklin Field during Convocation
    View of Franklin Field football stadium overhead during the day
    Franklin Field

    Historic Franklin Field is home to the Penn Quakers Football Team, Commencement and many more exciting events. Built in 1922, Franklin Field is the...

    • Over 300 capacity

  • Morris Arboretum Welcome Center
    Morris Arboretum Fernery
    Morris Arboretum Garden
    Morris Arboretum Glass Green House in Fall
    Morris Arboretum

    The Morris Arboretum and Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Located in Chestnut...

    • Over 300 capacity

Penn President Larry Jameson seated at a round table with African American students
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