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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.

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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
Phone: (215) 683-3600
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Event
Thursday, July 11 - Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024

The Oval 2024

Experience eight acres of fun on the Parkway! The Oval features food, drinks, games, and activities for the whole family.
  • Sep
    12
    Event
    Another Space, Another Time
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    Bartram’s Garden Barn
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    Another Space, Another Time

    September 12, 2024
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 2 hours
    Bartram’s Garden Barn
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    Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time- a partnership between Ars Nova Workshop, Spirits Up!, and Bartram’s Garden exploring music, movement, and mindfulness. This program is a space led by yoga teacher Sudan Green, a certified movement and mindfulness teacher dedicated to making these practices more accessible to communities that need them most. It is an ode to the ancestors like Milford Graves who gathered communities around whole wellness- movement, mindfulness, and expression. In addition to yoga training, the class will feature music and special guests to bring in added elements of alternative healing. Cost is free/pay what you wish. Please register in advance. Website: www.spirits.life, arsnovaworkshop.org/
  • Sep
    12
    Event
    Garden Club
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA
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    Garden Club

    September 12, 2024
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 2 hours
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA
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    New for 2024! Join other gardeners throughout the growing season as we tend to the Verree House Herb Garden and the immediate land around the center. Throughout the season we will plan, weed, plant, weed, harvest, weed, share, weed, and eventually put the gardens to bed.
    Volunteers will be able to take home any harvest, when available. We will also have small gardening workshops along the way.

    Come to one, some, or all garden days. Registration is helpful with planning and tool gathering.
    This is best for older children, teens and adults interested in learning while getting dirty. Adults must supervise their children.

    Registration: https://forms.gle/2yAbMrLiqsoJQ4yU6
    Questions? PEC@phila.gov or 215.685.0470.
  • Sep
    13
    Event
    Live @ Love Music + Marketplace Series
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Live @ Love Music + Marketplace Series

    September 13, 2024
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 4 hours
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Stumble Media Group, in collaboration with Parks and Recreation, proudly presents this year’s captivating pop-up series, Live @ Love Park! Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, this free event at Love Park will unfold its magic every 1st and 3rd Friday from 12-4pm, inviting everyone to relish lunch outdoors while soaking in the enchanting melodies of local singer-songwriters. Amidst the festivities, don’t miss the pop-up “$40- $400 Art Bazaar”, graciously sponsored by Mural Arts and featuring a delightful array of offerings from local businesses, artists and organizations.
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