The 28th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service will take place on Monday, January 16, 2023. What better way to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. than by lending a hand in a service project? The 2023 Day of Service theme is Gun Violence Prevention. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and our partners are proud to participate in this year’s event.

Please join these activities at Parks & Rec sites:

Revitalize Our Rec Project  

January 16, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Marian Anderson Recreation Center – 740 S. 17th Street, 19146. 

Help us revitalize our Rec. Create good vibes and make more memories. Let your creativity and positivity be your activism. Help keep the center a safe, secure, and clean space for today’s youth. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy, volunteers will revitalize the center. Some of the projects include  

• Organizing.
• Cleaning.
• Painting.  

Work will begin at 11 a.m. Participants can sign in, snack and socialize before the event. Attendees will receive a light breakfast and a boxed lunch. Register for this event.  

Renew & Protect 2023 MLK Day Event 

January 16, 2023
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chew Recreation Center — 1800 Washington Avenue, 19146. 

Parks & Rec invite you to register for our Martin Luther King, Jr. Renew & Protect event. Come help refresh our center by  

• Removing weeds and debris. 
• Painting the center’s walls. 
• protecting the greens by covering soil.  

Volunteers will receive continental breakfast and lunch. Learn more and register for this event.  

King Day Cleanup at Finley Recreation Center 

January 16, 2023
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Finley Recreation Center – 7701 Mansfield Avenue, 19150. 

Help us honor Dr. King’s legacy. Help Parks and Rec create a gaming area for today’s youth. Volunteers will help do general maintenance throughout the building. Register for this event.    

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Wissahickon Valley Park 

January 16, 2023
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friends of the Wissahickon – Exact location will be emailed.  

Help make the Wissahickon a more beautiful and healthier watershed. Come clean up litter around the bridges that connect Forbidden Drive to the bike path. No experience is needed. Friends of Wissahickon will provide gloves, tools and instruction. Volunteer service days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of the park. Register for this event.

Martin Luther King Day of Service at Bartram’s Garden  

January 16, 2023
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bartram’s Garden – 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, 19143.  

Join staff in a neighborhood cleanup in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day of Service. View details.  

MLK Volunteer Workday 

January 16, 2023
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Belmont Plateau – 1800 Belmont Mansion Drive, 19131

Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Park & Recreation staff to do a park clean-up and remove invasive species. Learn more and register for this event. 

Martin Luther King Day of Service

January 16, 2023
10 a.m. to noon
FDR Park – Broad Street And Pattison Avenue, 19145.

Help Friends of FDR Park beautify the park in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day of Service. Meet at the Community Club House. Register for this event.