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.
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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.
Connect
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1515 Arch Street
10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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(215) 683-3600
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Announcements
Expanded curfew hours for park areas through March 31, 2025
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will close certain parks from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily from December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025. The expanded curfew hours will take place at these parks:
Bartram’s Garden
East Fairmount Park
Cobbs Creek Park
FDR Park
Pennypack Park
Tacony Creek Park
West Fairmount Park
Wissahickon Valley Park
All trails, parking lots, and other areas in these parks will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian, and vehicular traffic. The expanded closing hours are being implemented to ensure public safety while deer control activities are being conducted in these parks.
Events
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Dec12EventGarden Club4:00 pm to 6:00 pmPennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USAEvent
Garden Club
December 12, 20244:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 2 hoursPennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USAmapNew 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.
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Dec14EventWoodland Crown Workshop10:00 am to 12:00 pmAnna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
Woodland Crown Workshop
December 14, 202410:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hoursAnna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAmapCome out to the Anna Verna Playground for a FREE nature craft with the Friends of FDR Park. -
Dec14EventLeaf & Flower Prints10:00 am to 12:00 pmAnna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
Leaf & Flower Prints
December 14, 202410:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hoursAnna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAmapCome out to the Anna Verna Playground for a FREE nature craft with the Friends of FDR Park.