There are many ways for individuals and businesses to work with Parks & Rec.

Check out these opportunities:

• Employment
• Concession opportunities

Parks & Rec couldn’t thrive without volunteers. Volunteers help maintain parks and enhance recreation programming. There are lots of ways to help, from volunteering with an after-school program to joining a Park Friends group.

• Business and individual volunteer opportunities
• Community Gardens Network 
• Park Friends groups
• Recreation Advisory Councils

Philadelphia Parks & Rec accepts support from individual, non-profit, and business partners.

Individual donations

You can support Parks & Rec by making a donation to these organizations.

• Fairmount Park Conservancy  works with Parks & Rec to lead and support efforts that preserve and improve the Parks & Rec system. Better parks and recreation facilities make for a better city that attracts businesses and new residents.
• Gifts for All Seasons -The “Gifts for all Seasons” program offers you the opportunity to honor someone special, commemorate an occasion, or establish a memorial with a donation of a tree or grove. To begin the tree donation process, call (215) 683-0215.

Sponsorships

Parks & Rec holds over 600 events and thousands of programs each year. We welcome sponsors. Corporate sponsors receive valuable benefits while contributing to a stronger city. Those interested in sponsoring an event or program can contact parksandrecreation@phila.gov.