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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Protecting over 10,200 acres of public land and waterways, and managing hundreds of recreation, environmental, and cultural centers.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

What we do

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation connects the city’s residents to the natural world, each other, and fun things to do and see.

Our dedicated staff help manage:

  • Parks, rec centers, playgrounds, and pools.
  • Permits for picnics, sports fields, and important venues.
  • Creative and inclusive programs.
  • Signature city events and important historic and cultural sites.
  • Trees in parks and along the public right of way.
  • Capital and natural lands projects.
  • Recreation paths, trails, and boat launches.
  • Community gardens, farms, and orchards.
  • Special venues such as:
    • Environmental education centers.
    • The Dell Music Center.
    • Ice skating rinks and golf courses.

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Address
1515 Arch Street
10th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email parksandrecreation@phila.gov
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Events

  • Sep
    8
    Grandparents Day Hike with FOW and Hike+Heal: Bring or Honor Your Grandparents and Family!
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    The Cedars House, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Grandparents Day Hike with FOW and Hike+Heal: Bring or Honor Your Grandparents and Family!

    September 8, 2024
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    The Cedars House, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
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    Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Cedars House FOW and Hike+Heal are back to celebrate Grandparents Day with an afternoon hike in the Wissahickon. Bring your Grandparents, family, and friends for a hike that honors those special people in our lives who make us who we are. This is a time to connect with your community and invest care in our health and wellness. This hike is open to everyone, we hope you’ll join us! Please note: this event will be recorded. Please fill out the photo waiver here. In order to attend participants must print and sign this waiver from Hike+Heal. Please bring it, completed, to the event. We will have copies on the day of the event if you are unable to print the waiver yourself. Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates. Register Below!
  • Sep
    8
    Sounds of Summer Concert Series
    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Parkside Avenue & West Memorial Hall Drive, Parkside Ave & W Memorial Hall Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    Sounds of Summer Concert Series

    September 8, 2024
    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 3 hours
    Parkside Avenue & West Memorial Hall Drive, Parkside Ave & W Memorial Hall Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    Celebrate summer with a concert in the park. Come jam to free family concerts in Clark Park.
  • Sep
    10
    Playground Pop-up
    9:30 am to 11:00 am
    Anna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA

    Playground Pop-up

    September 10, 2024
    9:30 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    Anna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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    Playground Pop-Up Events with Fairmount Park Conservancy.

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