Philadelphia’s parks are brimming with events as we enter spring.

April marks that start of a series of exercise activities at parks across the city. Some recur weekly or monthly. Whether you’re comfortable walking, jogging, or running there’s an event for you!

“Step up” your game with these options this April:

1. Birdwatching Walk with Jason Hall

When: Sunday, April 3, 2022 — 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where: Shofuso Japanese and Garden
Event partner: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Join in and learn about birds from a bird lover and science communicator. Along the way you’ll hear about the wonderful birds who call our city home and those birds that only make pit stops in Philadelphia on their migration!  Look for more information and updates on the event Facebook page.

2. Fairmount Park Trailrunning

When: Wednesdays in April (6, 13, 20, 27) —  5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Various locations throughout Fairmount Park
Event partner: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Training for Broad Street? Just want to get to know Fairmount Park’s trails a bit better? Training on Trails runs, led by Barry Lewis and avid runners from the Conservancy staff, will be 3-7 miles in length and run at an approximately 10-11 minute mile pace. Important: Check the event Facebook page for details on where to meet for each run—locations change. 

3. Run with Me at Tacony Creek

When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in April (Details below)
Where: Tacony Creek Park
Event partner: TTF Watershed

Take to the paved trails of Tacony Creek Park in April and get active this Spring. Bikers are welcome to join in too! Check out the event Facebook page for RSVP information and more.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Groups welcome to start between 5:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday mornings: Groups welcome to start between 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Saturday afternoons: Bring your kids for our family specific runs starting at 4:00 p.m.

4. Tree Tour and Hike at FDR Park

When: Saturday, April 09, 2022 — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: FDR Park
Event partner: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Did you know that there are over 100 species of trees in the Fairmount Park system? Take a hike to meet a few! Join arborist Robert Heiskell for a tree huggers hike through the FDR Park. Learn to identify trees usually found in Philly’s urban forest from the leaves and the bark. You’ll finish the tour a bit more empowered to care about Philly’s trees. This easier hike is approximately a 2-mile walk. Meet in front of the FDR Park gazebo, on the lake. View ticket pricing, purchase tickets, and view the COVID policy and other event information,

5. Morning Bird Walk

When: Saturday, April 9, 2022 — 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where: Pennypack Environmental Center

Join our Environmental Educators at Pennypack Environmental Center to see some beautiful local wildlife. Binoculars are provided by staff, so come equipped with your curiosity and a notebook! Look for more information and updates on the event Facebook page.

6. Early Spring Wildflower Walk at Morris Park

When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 — 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Morris Park / Papa Playground

Join Parks & Rec’s Environmental Educators from Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center for a Saturday morning walk. We’ll explore Morris Park and look for early spring ephemeral wildflowers. Read more event details.

7. Trolley Trail Hike

When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 — 10 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Where: West Fairmount Park
Event partner: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Hike through the history of Fairmount Park this April. This nearly four mile loop winds through tunnels and alongside tracks from the trolley system last operational in 1946. See ticket prices, purchase tickets, and view the COVID policy and additional event information.

8. Twilight Pond Walk

When: Friday, April 29 — 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Wissahickon Environmental Center

Join Parks & Rec’s Environmental Educators from the Wissahickon Environmental Center for the City Nature Challenge . Help us to record, using iNaturalist, all of the species we find as we witness the biodiversity that has found its way to our ponds. Life cycles will be in full swing and it’s possible that we’ll find seeds sprouting, grasses growing, insects buzzing, amphibians singing, and more as the daytime blends into night. Learn more about this free event and register today (required).