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PlayItSafePHL

For families

Staying active, engaged, and safe are important for every family’s well-being. Learn about year-round programming for your entire household including free meals, help with utilities, and education support!

Services

Find free food and meals

How to find places to get free food and meals, access nutrition services, or apply for public benefits.

Find Philadelphia Parks & Recreation activities

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation offers activities for everyone. To find activities, use the Parks & Rec finder.

Find a playground or recreation center

Resources to help you find a playground, recreation center, or athletic field in Philadelphia.

Rent a Parks & Recreation venue

Rent a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation venue for your event.

Get advice to reduce utility costs

At a Neighborhood Energy Center, residents can get advice on how they can reduce energy costs.

Get services for an older adult

Counselors are available to help older adults get any services they're eligible for.

Get free help applying for public benefits

How to receive free, one-on-one help applying for public benefits.

Recreation programs

Playstreets

Providing a safe, fun place for Philadelphia's children to play each summer.
A wheelchair basketball game.

Adaptive and inclusive recreation programs

Supporting the mental, physical, social, cultural, and emotional growth of people of all abilities.

Adult education & enrichment programs

Two graduates applaud at a ceremony.

Adult Education

Working with community partners to give adult learners access to education, digital skills training, and a path to job readiness.
A group of women smile and wave as they participate in the Senior Strut.

Recreation programs for older adults

Improving quality of life for Philadelphia's older adults.

Internet access

PHLConnectED

Connecting pre-K–12 student households to internet and digital supports.

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