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JUNE, 2014
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Dear Friends:
This past month has been quite rewarding for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Starting with the public launch of our new “Find Your Path” brand at a City Hall reception with Mayor Nutter, we all have been busy fulfilling the promise and potential around which our new brand is focused. Events such as the ribbon cutting of the City’s first Pumptrack located at Parkside-Evans Playground along with the multiple activities related to Love Your Park Week and the Citywide Rec Center Open House serve to profile the opportunities and connections on which our department has been built. These special events, along with your daily efforts, have been instrumental in educating the general public and our many partners as to how integral our department is to Philadelphia’s present and future success. For this, I am truly grateful to you all.
Since the early stages of the merger, we have earned a positive reputation through our significant contributions to the quality of life for Philadelphia’s diverse citizenry. Our shared brand further unifies and defines us by speaking to the essences of our daily work and to every facet of our mission. I remain committed to working hand in hand with you all to further our good work as well as to build a greater awareness and appreciation for our significant role in the life of this great city.
And as we move forward toward summer and beyond, we will once again be asking for your guidance. On Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 we will be conducting three open meetings for Parks & Recreation staff to engage in a conversation about what has been accomplished to date and to identify department priorities moving forward. Times and locations of these meetings are published elsewhere in this newsletter and I hope that many of you will join us for this discussion. Thank you all.
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PHAIR at The Oval
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Kick-start your Memorial Day Weekend at The Oval! This May, The Oval will feature PHAIR, a 3-day, open air, artisan market from Thursday, May 22 through Saturday, May 24. PHAIR will feature a wide variety of art and handmade vendors, along with food trucks, bands, DJs, Victory Brewpub on Wheels and Frecon Farms serving wine & cider for all guests over 21.
The free and open-to-the-public event will showcase vendors including Art Dept, selling original artwork and artist prints by Philadelphia-based artists; Begga & Co., featuring original handmade leather accessories; Hocks N Coqs handmade sausages; hand-blown glass items from Jeanne Joseph Glass; Mud & Maker Studio, featuring high-quality handmade goods from scratch; Smak Parlour Fashion Truck; Shecre8s jewelry and handmade wares made from recycled and antique silverware; Fairwear garments designed for active lifestyles; healthy JiMa Creations organic and gluten-free treats; hand-written Philly Wood Art; handmade Mexican jewelry from LatinCrafts; and more!
Visit www.theovalphl.org to learn more.
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Outdoor Experiences |
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This spring, young people from various playgrounds and recreation centers are participating in new and exciting programs. 36 kids from three centers learned the techniques to play disc golf. The group from Ferko Playground was so enthusiastic that they earned a trip to Sedgley Woods to play on an official course!
Boys and girls at Mander Playground are working with the Clay Studio to create nature-inspired pottery. In addition to hikes for inspiration, they get to use clay to make a dinnerware set comprised of a plate, bowl and mug.
Nature photography workshops are in various stages of operation. Most are taking place in the Tookany-Tacony-Frankford Watershed.
In response to community requests, a Fishing Club is being developed at the Fish Hatcheries at Pleasant Hill Park. The fishing club is open to anyone between the ages of five and fifteen. Download the Fishing Club flyer for more information
In Other News:
Programming at Sister Cities Cark is underway with a variety of programs and activities designed to get children outside to play and learn. Grow Up Green is conducting a “Celebration of Nature” at the Pennypack Environmental Center on May 29 and 30. This culminating event is open to preschool-age children and their families who participated in the program this past school year. Finally, International Mud Day will be celebrated by tots at Pennypack Environmental Center on Thursday, June 26. The program is open to preschool-age children and their parent or guardians throughout Philadelphia. More on that to come!
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A Conversation with Deputy Mayor Mike DiBerardinis
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All Parks & Recreation staff are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Choose your time; no RSVP is necessary.
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Citizen Engagement Follow Up Meeting
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As a continuation of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s commitment to citizen engagement, you are invited to the first installation of “Parks & Recreation 101”.
Please extend this invitation to others who have an interest in joining Parks & Recreation as we:
Download the June 3 event invitation
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Strawberry Festival
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Saturday, June 7
Woodford Orchard (Woodford Mansion, 33rd Street & Dauphin Drive)
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteer in the Orchard
12-2 p.m. Strawberry Harvest Festival: Includes food, crafts and games for the whole family.
Rain date: Sunday, June 8
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William Dick Elementary Schoolyard Ribbon Cutting |
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On Tuesday, June 10 at 9 a.m., Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Council President Darrell L. Clarke, Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis and other esteemed partners will cut the ribbon on the William Dick Elementary Schoolyard project.
A Green2015 project designed by students, the William Dick Elementary School project includes shade trees, a new play system, a turf field, a track and a rain garden. When improvements to the nearby Hank Gathers Recreation Center are completed later this year, children and families will have two great places to play and grow.
PPR’s partners on the William Dick Elementary Schoolyard project include The Trust for Public Land, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Water Department.
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Fire Safety/CPR & First Aid Training
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Please inform your Fee Teachers, Tot Rec. and RSI/GSI of the following Mandatory Trainings. This is a new list due to Fire Safety Personnel Change.
Upcoming CPR/First Aid Trainings
Tuesday, June 10 at Picariello Playground, 7 p.m.** Tuesday, June 10 at Carousel House, 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 5 at Shissler, 7 p.m.**
**Indicates sessions that include both Fire Safety and CPR/1st Aid training
Upcoming Fire Safety Trainings
Thursday, June 12 at Water Tower Recreation Center, 7 p.m. Monday, June 16 at Boyle Playground, 7 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Carousel House, 10 a.m.
You must call the Tot Recreation and After School Office at (215) 683-3677 or 3676 in advance to register. No registrations will be taken on the night of the class.
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Spring Art Show Award Ceremony
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Thursday, June 12, 6-8:30 p.m.
Carousel House (4300 Avenue of the Republic)
Free for participants and staff. $5 per additional guest. Dinner will be served.
Please RSVP by May 29 with amount of attendees. Contact the Visual Arts unit at (215) 683-1997 or facebook.com/philavisualarts
Download the Art Show Award Ceremony Flyer (PDF)
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Vintage Base Ball Game at Ryerss Library and Museum |
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June 14, 12 p.m.
Come to Ryerss to see how vintage base ball was played. The Philly team, The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, will face the Mohican Base Ball Club of Kennett Square.
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Root for the home team Victorian style on the grounds of Ryerss Museum & Library, built in 1859 in Burholme Park.
The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia is here to introduce communities across the region to the sociable and well-played game that defined 1864 base ball and that 12-year period of fine, high-quality local Clubs before the professional era took hold.
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The Philadelphia Games
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Open to all Philadelphia County residents age 50 and over, the Philadelphia Games offers something for everyone, from a friendly game of pinochle or scrabble, to a triathlon for the serious athlete.
All registration forms and signed waivers must be received no later than May 24, 2014, so sign up today!
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Dell Music Center 2014 Season |
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The iconic Roberta Flack returns to the Dell Music Center for the first time in over a decade for the 2014 Essence of Entertainment concert series, which kicks off July 10 with the O’Jays and Will Downing, and runs every Thursday night through August 28.
Jazz icons Al Jarreau and David Sanborn will perform at the Dell for the first time, joining a star-studded Essence of Entertainment lineup including The O’Jays, Fantasia and Larry Graham. Returning to the Dell for an evening of gospel are platinum-selling duo Mary Mary and Delaware County resident E. Daniels, joined by first-time Dell performer and Billboard Chart-topper Byron Cage.
Another first: the Dell will bring theater to its stage with “The Meeting,” a riveting play portraying a fictional meeting between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Classical music returns to the Dell this summer too. The original summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra welcomes Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra along with local musicians and singers performing Beethoven Symphony No. 9.
Tickets for select performances are on sale now so visit www.mydelleast.com for additional information!
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Smoke-free Parks
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, recently enacted a policy making all PPR property smoke-free. The policy went into effect on April 29, 2014.
This policy applies to all City parks, including 100+ neighborhood parks and watershed parks like Fairmount Park, Pennypack Park and the Wissahickon Valley.
Smoking of cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, pipes, hookah, and other tobacco products is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor parks spaces. For outdoor spaces, the policy does not apply to e-cigarettes.
The policy builds on the 2011 Mayoral executive order that made all City recreation centers, playgrounds, and pools smoke-free.
Learn more about the benefits of smoke-free parks, how the policy will be enforced and how you can get help with quitting at smokefreephilly.org.
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What Are Your 5 Words? |
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Pictured above are three of TreeKeepers Program Manager/ TreePhilly Campaign Assistant Andrew Emma’s 5 words about what Philadelphia Parks & Recreation means to him and his community. (View all five here.) What are your 5 Words? Submissions can be emailed to parksandrecreation@phila.gov or posted on social media using the #FindYourPath hashtag.
Each week we share a set of 5 words on Instagram, so follow @philaparkandrec and use the #FindYourPath hashtag to see them all!
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Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Conference |
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The 68th Annual Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society Conference (PRPS) will be held in Lancaster, PA. The dates are March 21-25, 2015. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has been asked to submit ideas for educational sessions. The educational tracks include: Urban Recreation, Community Recreation, Citizen/Volunteer Forum, Aquatics, Therapeutic/Inclusion, Park Resource/Parks Maintenance, Social Media and Marketing.
If there is a topic you would like to learn more about or would like to recommend as a session, please forward your ideas to Kathi Muller at kathleen.muller@phila.gov or (215) 683-3636.
This is also a good time to think about nominating our programs for Excellence in Programming Awards. Take pictures, keep notes! Program nomination is usually late fall. We want to share and promote the great activities that are offered to Philadelphia’s Citizens.
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Farm Philly Update |
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Our Farm Philly team is not sure there is anything better than watching a healthy garden grow besides watching the youth and adults involved in our Farm Philly Program take pride in their PPR gardens. On Wednesday, May 7, gardeners from the Mann Older Adults Center gathered with a spectacular team of volunteers to plant the second phase of the fruit orchard at the Intergenerational Garden at Rivera Recreation Center. The gardeners are growing culantro, aji dulce, and cubanelle peppers to make Sofrito, passing on their knowledge to the youth who care for the garden during the after school program and summer camp.
The Junior Farmer program, in its third season, sends Garden Educators to 15 participating recreation centers across the city to cultivate fruit, vegetable and pollinator gardens. By sharing lessons that urge our communities to get outside, care for our city’s green spaces, and understand the importance of healthy lifestyle habits, our Garden Educators encourage the growth of plants and people alike. We are thrilled to work with fantastic Recreation Leaders at three new sites this year: Palmer Playground, Simpson Recreation Center and Emanuel Recreation Center. Thanks to our partner, the Philadelphia Orchard Project, five sites are expanding to grow raspberries, blackberries and strawberries!
As children watch their peas, lettuce and collards, sprout, they are planting tomatoes and watermelons and envisioning plans for summertime harvest celebrations. Keep an eye out for information about what is happening with Farm Philly and opportunities to participate throughout the season in upcoming Parks & Recreation newsletters!
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Photo: Cherashore Gymnastics Boys Team |
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A recent Olney Recreation Center competition was each boy’s first gymnastics meet.
Left to right: Ramon Mitchell, age 6, 2nd place; Tymere Mitchell, age 9, 3rd place; and Quamere Mitchell, age 8, 3rd place.
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"The New Fairmount Park" |
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On May 13, PennPraxis hosted the community launch event for the future of Fairmount Park at Smith Memorial Playground. The event represented the culmination of “A Community Vision and Action Plan for East and West Fairmount Park,” a year-long planning process that engaged over 1,000 park users and near neighbors around how to make East and West Fairmount Park more accessible and enjoyable for all Philadelphians.
At the event, the project team presented key ideas, led walking tours to early action projects and allowed attendees to explore the vision document.
Learn more and download “The New Fairmount Park” report
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Photo: Philly All Stars Chess Tournament |
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Zayonna Brown, sophomore at Philadelphia Military Academy and member of the 12 & Cambria Rec Center Chess Club (The Assassins of Kings & Queens) playing in the Philly All Stars Chess Tournament on April 8.
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Knight Foundation Awards PPR Performing Arts Grant |
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To cultivate the next generation of artists and audiences by expanding a performing arts curriculum in REACH, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's afterschool engagement program, the Knight Foundation has awarded the PPR Performing Arts office a $25,000 grant, allowing more children the opportunity to experience firsthand the challenges and joys of creative self-expression.
During each two-month program at the participating facility, children will practice dance and theatre with trained instructors, and have the opportunity to both attend a professional theatre performance as well as to perform themselves for their peers and families. Parents and guardians will also be given information how their children can continue with performing arts programs if they wish to pursue the theatre arts in their future.
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Parks & Rec Helps War Memorial Get Ready for Memorial Day
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski |
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To the thousands of motorists who pass by the intersection of Somerset Street and Aramingo Avenue on a daily commute, the small triangle seems just like a concrete traffic bypass. But to those in Port Richmond/Kensington, it is known as the Tezzi Reitz War Memorial.
A towering stone sits at the north end of it, etched in marble, it states: “ERECTED THROUGH THE COMBINED EFFORTS OF THE COMMANDER, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF VFW POST 250 AND THE PUBLIC SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE PORT RICHMOND AND KENSINGTON AREAS, IN EVIDENCE OF THOSE WHO GAVE SO MUCH TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM AND LIBERTY. MEMORIAL DAY 1955.
On Sunday, May 18 a Boy Scout named Kevin O’Brien, in an effort to earn the distinguished Eagle Scout rank, organized a cleanup and tree planting at the Memorial with his fellow scouts, parents and employees of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.
Continue reading about the Tezzi Reitz War Memorial cleanup
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LOVE Your Park Week |
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On May 10, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy kicked off LOVE Your Park Week, 8 days of service projects, fun events, educational programs, family activities, tours and more. The week’s signature event took place at Parkside Evans Playground, where volunteers cleaned up the grounds before Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis and other officials cut the ribbon on the Philly Pumptrack, the city’s first ever, public pumptrack.
View photos of the LOVE Your Park Week Launch/Philly Pumptrack Grand Opening
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Spring Cleaning
McIlvain Playground Clean Up |
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A clean up at McIlvain took place on Saturday, April 26th. Benches got painted, walls were decorated and trimmed, and a spirit of community filled the facility. Thanks to our new partners that connected to us from a local church. Also thanks to Harry Chapin from ReaLife Philadelphia. There’s more to come too; we will have a community cleanup in May with Bill Melone.
Comcast Cares at Water Tower Recreation Center
The Water Tower Recreation Center on Hartwell Lane in Chestnut Hill was one of three locations chosen by Comcast for its annual Comcast Cares Day. More than 150 volunteers, including Comcast employees and their families, community residents, the Girl Scouts and City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation employees, joined together on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cleaned and painted the interior, built computer tables, painted the playground equipment and cleaned, raked, planted and mulched the grounds at Water Tower.
Comcast Cares Day, in its 13th year, is one of the largest corporate volunteer initiatives in the nation.
Pre-pool Season Clean Up at Bridesburg Rec Center
While not a Comcast Cares clean-up event, the ReaLife Community Church in Bridesburg got into the spirit by conducting a clean up for the pool and front lawn of the Bridesburg Recreation Center. Debris, leaves, large trash items and weeds growing from cracks were all removed, dirt was washed off the pool basin walls, and then the crew took to removing debris from the front lawn. Many thanks go to Rob Burns and his group for a job well done!
Olney Recreation Center Clean Up
Olney Rec got a facelift inside and out. Barbara McCabe, PPR Director of Stewardship, supervised over 150 Comcast volunteers with tasks ranging from painting the inside of Olney's hallways to mulching, planting and cleaning and greening the outdoor public areas of the center.
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Operational Standards Manual |
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As we have solicited guidance and feedback from staff and partners, we heard a strong call and support for a continued focus on our day-to-day responsibilities. This includes caring for the environment and promoting programs for all Philadelphians while maintaining parks and recreation facilities which are safe, clean and ready to use. In order to help advance this, an Operational Standards and Inspection Unit has been created to ensure that we are meeting this operational imperative of safe, clean, and ready to use.
The Operational Standards and Inspection Unit will follow structured protocols that will advance a system that is accountable to both the public and our Department. These protocols have been informed by best practice research and conversations with PPR staff. The Operational Standards and Inspection program will guide staff through specifically tailored standards to ensure that the City’s premier public assets are clean, safe and ready to use for all.
A cross-divisional committee identified high-visibility facility features and developed standards for routine inspection of these features. This manual outlines those standards and is a first step towards establishing a system-wide protocol for inspections. It is a living document that will expand as the program develops. Please take time to review the manual and feel free to contact the Operational Standards and Inspection Unit at (215) 683-3635 or ppr.energysaver@phila.gov with any questions or feedback.
Download the Operational Standards Manual
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Emerald Ash Borer Training Seminar |
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Photo caption: Jeff Picher of Rainbow Tree Care demonstrating tree injection method to PPR staff |
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Rainbow Tree Care recently provided an educational seminar at the Horticulture Center for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff to further their understanding of the impacts of emerald ash borer (EAB) on the City of Philadelphia urban forest resource. Topics covered included insect life cycle, signs and symptoms of insect infestation, and treatment options. A field demonstration of tree systemic injection methods was also provided. The emerald ash borer has been found in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and its arrival in Philadelphia is imminent. In preparation, PPR’s Urban Forestry & Ecosystem Management unit has performed an inventory of park trees (summer 2013) and identified as many as 5,000 trees that will require removal and 1,000 trees that may be suitable for treatment. PPR hopes to receive funding to begin ash tree treatment and removals during 2015. Once EAB arrives, the emerald ash borer will kill 99.9% of the ash trees in the city.
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Become a Lifeguard |
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The PPR Aquatics team is busy preparing for the launch of Swimming Pools season in late June, including hiring and training lifeguards. Job opportunities are still available, so visit our How to Become a Lifeguard page to learn more!
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Spring 2014 Food Truck Schedules |
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LOVE Park, City Hall Courtyard (with new patio furniture!) and Franklin’s Paine Skate Park are now home to innovative food trucks that provide fresh, unique dishes to downtown Philadelphia visitors and citizens. The cuisine "menu" includes Native American, Venezuelan, Asian fusion, classic Italian, cupcakes and all of the Philly favorites. Additionally, throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons, Eakins Oval, at the base of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, hosts many events where participants can choose from several gourmet food trucks. Please visit The Oval’s webpage to view upcoming events.
For the monthly vending schedule, please download the vending calendars.
However, please note the schedule is subject to change. For up-to-date vending information, please visit Philadelphia Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Twitter and PPR’s food truck page.
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Photos: Find Your Path Launch Announcement |
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On April 30, Mayor Michael Nutter, Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis and the PPR leadership team unveiled the department’s new Find Your Path brand. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff and partners, along with children from Clemente and Francisville recreation centers enjoyed entertainment by the Mummers, Joe Conklin and DJ Patty-Pat, as well as snacks from Sweetbox Cupcakes, Mama’s Meatballs and KIND Healthy Snacks. The children also enjoyed activities provided by PPR’s Urban Agriculture and Visual Arts teams. Thanks to everyone who helped kick off the new brand, and we look forward to seeing you at additional events this spring and summer!
View all of the Find Your Path Launch Announcement photos
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District 2 Pitch, Hit and Run Competition
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On May 7, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation District 2 held its annual Pitch, Hit and Run competition, sponsored by Major League Baseball and presented by Scott's Lawn Products. 30 boys and girls representing many of the facilities in District 2 showed their best in pitching, hitting and running--the primary baseball skills. Staff from all District 2 facilities guided the program. A fun time was had by all, and winners were notified immediately. We wish all the winners good luck in the City Wide competition!
Watch a video review of the Pitch, Hit and Run competition.
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Photos: Broad Street Run Expo and Finish Line |
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View Find Your Path photo booth pictures from the Expo
View Find Your Path photo booth pictures from the Navy Yard
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Photo: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure |
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Over 40,000 people enjoyed a beautiful Mother's Day with a 5K walk/run down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and through Center City for the 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
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Energy-saving Tip of the Month |
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When using multiple pieces of equipment that need electricity, turn them on one at a time approximately 10-15 minutes apart. This will affect the amount of electricity needed at one time and also affect the charges from the electric company.
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Video of Featured Path Finder: Chrissy Rad |
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Watch Chrissy Rad, Rec Leader at Rivera Recreation Center, share her story about how she watched and helped a young man "find his path."
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Young-ish PPR Update |
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We are planning two events in the near future:
Please email moria.miller@phila.gov if you would like to be added to our email list.
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Indian Creek Planting Project |
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With the help of PowerCorpsPHL, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and volunteers from PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), PPR Urban Forestry and Ecosystem Management staff planted 240 trees and shrubs along the newly restored stream corridor adjacent to Papa Playground in Cobbs Creek Park.
The overall project was designed to "daylight" a stream, which involves re-creating a channel for a stream that was formerly routed through a pipe. The project restores lost habitat, reduces flooding and provides storage and treatment of stormwater runoff during storm events. The plantings will stabilize the soil and establish a diverse vegetation community along the stream corridor. The plants were obtained by PHS through the PA DEP’s TreeVitalize Program, which funds riparian planting projects. The stream corridor restoration project was undertaken and funded through a partnership between the Philadelphia Water Department, US Army Corps of Engineers and PPR at a cost of approximately $2.7 million.
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Photo: Grow Up Green at Max Myers |
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Children at Max Myers Recreation Center hold up their Grow Up Green certificates for completing the year.
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Healthy on the Hill |
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The Water Tower Recreation Center hosted "Healthy on the Hill!" on Saturday, May 3, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The health and fitness event was organized by Teens, Inc. Participants included Chestnut Hill Business Association, Chestnut Hill Pharmacy, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Top of the Hill Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Wissahickon Spine Center, Water and Rock Studio, MattPaul and many more.
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Commission's PaRC Star Pathfinder Award Aligns with New Department Brand Strategy |
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The Commission on Parks and Recreation PaRC Star Award for outstanding volunteerism has a new, updated name. The PaRC Star Pathfinder Award now incorporates the new department brand and logo. Since its inception, the Commission has honored outstanding volunteers in the Parks and Recreation system for their service to the community and the city. Now, the PaRC Star Pathfinder award will note how recipients help you "Find Your Path" through their efforts. You can nominate a PaRC Star Pathfinder by submitting an application on the Commission's Facebook page.
The PaRC Star Pathfinder award is presented at each Commission public meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 at the South Philadelphia Older Adults Center at 10th and Dickinson, beginning at 6 p.m.
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Tell Us Your Story!
We Help People Grow, That’s What We Do |
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Through the stewardship of our natural and cultural resources, the structured activities at our bustling recreation centers and the preservation of our city’s rich history, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation connects people to new pathways in life.
Let us know how you or someone you know embodies PPR and “Find Your Path” by sharing your story. If you can you answer one or more of the following questions, we want to hear from you!
How did you “Find Your Path” to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation? Tell us how you’ve grown within the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department. Can you describe how PPR helps Philadelphians “Find Their Path”? What are 5 words that describe what Philadelphia Parks & Recreation means to you?
Please fill out our Find Your Path story form with your answer(s).
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Photo: Career Day at Immaculate Heart of Mary |
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On May 9, Hillside Rec Center leader Steve Hoppel spoke about his work at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School’s Career Day in Andorra.
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Energy-saving Field Light Initiative |
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As a reminder, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is piloting a field lighting energy conservation initiative. PPR is using field lights only Monday to Friday, dusk to 10:30 p.m., mid-March through December. Field lights will be turned off at all other times, reducing energy usage by lowering the amount of time fields are lit while not in use. If you see field lights on at a PPR facility at non-designated times, please email PPR.EnergySaver@phila.gov.
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Video: Bridesburg After School Program Review |
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See what activities the children in Bridesburg Recreation Center's After School program enjoyed in April 2014.
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