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We measure our success at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation by our alignment and commitment to the department’s six Core Values:
Safe, Clean and Ready to Use
We create safe havens for people. We maintain these places to the highest standards so they remain secure, accessible and welcoming for everyone who uses them. We provide public spaces that people are proud to call their own.
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Swimming Pools: 2014 Aquatics Highlights (submitted by Lisa Whittle, Aquatics Program Coordinator) & Pool Season Opens at Cruz Recreation Center, June 20, 2014 (nominated by John McBride, Recreation Leader)
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Lloyd Hall Improvements: Repaired Damaged Dock; Resurfaced Gym Floor, 2014 (submitted by Daniel Maier, Recreation Leader). Read all of Lloyd Hall’s 2014 Highlights
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Convening Celebrations: Seniors Holiday Dinner at Morris Estate Cultural Center, December 2014 (submitted by Bill Arthur, Recreation Leader)
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Holiday Tours at Historic Houses: "Fairmount Park Opens Six Of Its Mansions For Holiday Home Tours This Christmas Season, Starting Today, December 3," uwishunu, December 3, 2014
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LOVE Park Redesign: “Nutter, Clarke present a vision for LOVE Park,” Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12, 2014
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Future Community Health and Literacy Center: “Joint library, health and rec center coming to S. Phila.,” Philadelphia Inquirer, September 18, 2014
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The Oval:More than 64,000 Visits to The Oval during 4-week Summer Season
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Physical Improvements to Fitler Square: “Fitler Square refreshed,” Eyes on the Street blog, April 3, 2014
We Care For Our Natural Resources Because We Care For Each Other.
Clean water, healthy forests and open spaces are essential for our mental and physical health. We are proud to be zealous protectors and caretakers of William Penn’s “Greene Country Towne.”
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TreePhilly Giveaways: The TreePhilly and TreeKeepers team gave away 2,700 trees to Philadelphia residents in 2014! Those trees will be cleaning our air and water, providing shade, and beautifying our neighborhoods for years to come. (submitted by Erica Smith Fichman, TreePhilly Program Manager)
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“Phila. ad campaign promotes tree giveaway,” Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 2014
“Philadelphia Parks And Rec Gives Away More Than 2,000 Free Trees,” KYW, March 16, 2014 “Philly Greenworks making progress, city says,” Philadelphia Inquirer, June 20, 2014
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Urban Forestry and Ecosystem Management Accomplishments: Division Highlights Range from Citizen Scientists Trainings, to Restoration Projects, to Hazard Tree Removal, and Much More, 2014 (submitted by Robin Klink)
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TreeKeepers Impact: PPR Tree Maintenance Crew Tackles 83 Projects Citywide, 2014
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Open Lands Protection Ordinance Meetings: Commission on Parks and Recreation Hosts Project 250 Proposal Meeting, December 2014. Read more 2014 Commission highlights.
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Bartram’s Mile Project: “PCPC hears about Bartram's Mile,” PlanPhilly, March 19, 2014
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The New Fairmount Park Plan: “Connectivity at heart of plan to revitalize Fairmount Park,” PlanPhilly/Philly.com, May 15, 2014
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Poquessing Creek Trail Project: “Parks & Rec paves Poquessing Creek Trail,” PlanPhilly, June 9, 2014
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New Park Space on Delaware River: “New waterfront park coming to Bridesburg,” PlanPhilly/Philly.com, August 28, 2014
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Manayunk Bridge Trail Groundbreaking: “Manayunk Bridge Trail makes serious connections,” Roxborough Review, October 29, 2014
The World Needs Play.
The more we expose people to fun and enriching experiences, the more opportunities we create for people to learn, connect and share. Whether it’s looking at the tops of the trees, feeling clay ooze through one’s fingers for the first time or immersing oneself in our rich history; we view the creation of these opportunities for personal growth as a core responsibility.
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Ice Skating Field Trip: Rivera Rec Center After School Kids Visit Scanlon Ice Rink, December 2014 (submitted by Beth Perkowski, Recreation Leader)
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Theater Groups: The Star Players of PPR 2014 Accomplishments & 2015 Plans ; Vogue Players 2014 Accomplishments & 2015 Plans (submitted by Gina Batavick and Bill Arthur, Recreation Leaders)
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Summer Experiences at Shuler: Swim Team and Fish Hatchery Updates (submitted by Beth Perkowski, Recreation Leader)
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Athletics Options: Gustine Recreation Center Hosts First Middle School Basketball League and Introduces Coed Volleyball, 2014 (submitted by Connie Rosenfeld, Recreation Leader)
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Camp Days: Visual Arts Program Introduces Themed Days to Make Summer Camp More Fun, Summer 2014 (submitted by Amanda Conlan)
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Outdoor Recreation Experiences Report: Get a Glimpse of Outdoor Experiences Enjoyed by Kids through PPR Programs, Spring 2014
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After School Programs: Bridesburg After School Program Slideshow Report, December 28, 2014 (submitted by John McBride, Recreation Leader)
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Opening of Schuylkill River Boardwalk: “Joggers, bikers flock to Philly's boardwalk,” The Philadelphia Tribune, October 2, 2014
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Fishtown Rink Rehabilitation: “Fishtown street-hockey rink comes back from the dead,” Philadelphia Daily News, February 13, 2014
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Opening of Philly Pumptrack: “Philly pump track debuts with low-flying dirt-biking [video],” NewsWorks, May 9, 2014
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Swimming Pool Openings: “First Philadelphia Public Pools Open for the 2014 Summer Season,” KYW, June 20, 2014
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Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center Opening: “Venice Island's $46m makeover debuts in Manayunk,” NewsWorks, October 8, 2014
We Are Open And Willing Partners.
We can’t do this essential work alone, nor can we do it apart. We are all at our best when we work together.
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Operation Santa: Ziehler Playground Teams with La Salle College High School to Distribute Gifts to Children , December 2014 (submitted by Jennifer Cox and Cynthia Young, Recreation Leaders)
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Stewardship Team: 2014 from the Unit that Engages Citizens and Organizations to Care for Philadelphia’s Parks (submitted by Patty-Pat Kozlowski)
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Tree Lightings: Holmesburg Rec Center Annual Tree Lighting with Holmesburg Advisory Council, CLIP and MARC (submitted by Gina Batavick and Alice Dignam, Recreation Leaders)
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Partnered Food Drives: Hunting Park Recreation Center & Urban Angel Foundation Collaborate on Thanksgiving Food Drive, December 2014 (submitted by Leroy Fisher, Community Outreach Worker)
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Arts & Artists Outdoors: A2O Program Returns to Dorsey Playground, October 2014 (submitted by John McBride, Recreation Leader)
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Mural Arts Program at Conestoga Rec Center: “We the Weeds: Story Elicitation at the Rec Center,” Off the Wall blog, April 17, 2014
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Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra Comes to the Dell: “Classical Music Returns to The Dell With a FREE Performance,” NBC Philadelphia, June 12, 2014
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Local Business Owner Funds Improvements to Samuel Rec Center: “Port Richmond native helps refurbish recreation center,” Star News, April 29, 2014
We Believe In Others.
The greatest impact we can have is to lift the lives of those around us. We believe in the potential of people and work in service of their aspirations. By doing so, we advance their probability for personal growth and success– on their own terms, with their families and within their own neighborhoods.
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Strength Based Leadership Programs: Building Personal and Group Resiliency, One Leadership Skill at a Time, Summer 2014 (submitted by Judy Nelson, Cluster Coordinator)
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KEYSPOT Fosters Academic Achievements: Nelson Playground KEYSPOT Key to College Applications and Enrollment, 2014 (submitted by Ben Burenstein, KEYSPOT Program Administrator; written by Wayne Morse)
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Tot Recreation Teacher Honored: Ms. Angel Day at McIlvain Playground, December 5, 2014 (submitted by John McBride, Recreation Leader)
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Caring for Neighbors: “Operation: Angels Outreach” Food and Toy Drive at Morris Estate Cultural Center, December 2014 (submitted by Bill Arthur, Recreation Leader)
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PowerCorpsPHL Program: “PowerCorpsPHL Is Improving Parklands, Enhancing Watersheds and Changing Lives,” Flying Kite, March 4, 2014
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Inclusive Programs: “Special Needs Children Share in Summer Camp Experience,” 6 ABC, July 30, 2014
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TreeKeepers Program: "Parks & Rec Program Revamps Philly Parks, Gives Ex-Offenders a 2nd Chance," NBC 10, April 3, 2014
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Summer Camp Letter Writing Campaign: “Haley McDevitt organizes #CardsForDanny shipment at Houston Playground,” Roxborough Review, July 24, 2014
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Steve Schmidt’s Work at McIlvain Rec Center: “Ready for action,” Northeast Times, November 12, 2014
We Never Give Up.
We are persistent, creative and resilient. We will use that Philly grit to grow our city into a life force that fosters success.
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North Philly Football Team Goes to Pop Warner Championships: Aztec Football Program, Based at Hunting Park Recreation Center, Is First Philadelphia Youth Group to Send 4 Teams to Disney World for the National Championships, December 2014 (submitted by Leroy Fisher, Community Outreach Worker)
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Historic Happy Hollow:Happy Hollow Recreation Center Recognized as One of Oldest Recreational Facilities in Philadelphia; Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (submitted by Theresa Stuhlman, Preservation and Development Administrator). Read more 2014 highlights from Planning, Preservation & Property Management
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Winning Acting from Water Tower Rec: Water Tower Recreation Center After School Program Wins Best Acting Ensemble in the City-wide Fire Prevention Drama Contest, Summer 2014 (submitted by Brian McLaughlin, Recreation Leader). Read more 2014 Highlights from Water Tower Recreation Center.
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Playground in Pleasant Hill Park Rebuilt After Arson: "NE Philly kids love reborn playground," Philadelphia Daily News, November 24, 2014
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ABC Rec Center Boxer Prepares for Match: “Jennings primed for biggest fight of his career,” Philadelphia Daily News, January 24, 2014
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Former Lifeguard Recovers from TBI: “Believe in a Way Back: Jacqueline Gilbert,” Philly.com, May 2014
Bonus: The World Is Watching
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