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Drop-in Programs

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation offers many amenities and programs that are open to anyone. Here are just a few drop-in opportunities that we offer.

Teen Centers

The Teen Centers provide a wide range of recreation and social programs for youth, ages 13 to 18. They offer educational and cultural programs, youth development training, mentoring workshops and job readiness courses, in addition to the sports and fitness programs offered at other recreation facilities. Outreach services are also provided to recruit and engage youth in the community who may be at risk.
Some teen center amenities and events include:
  • Pool tables, TVs, computers and video games
  • Educational programs, including GED classes and mentoring
  • Cultural activities, including photography, ceramics and jewelry-making
  • Movie nights and social events
  • Sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer and co-ed leagues
  • Special events

Contact a facility below for more details.

Disston Recreation Center
4423 Longshore Avenue, 19135
215-685-8750
Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center
8500 Pickering Ave., 19150
Pickering and Gowen Sts.
215-685-9253
Feltonville Recreation Center
231-37 E. Wyoming Ave.
Ella and Wyoming
215-685-9150
M.L. King Recreation Center
2101-35 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 19121
215-685-2733
Kingsessing Recreation Center
4901 Kingsessing Ave.
215-685-2695
Lawncrest Recreation Center
6000 Rising Sun Ave., 19111
Rising Sun & Comly
215-685-0597
McVeigh Recreation Center
400-64 E. Ontario St., 19134
D St. & Ontario Ave.
215-685-9897
Murphy Recreation Center
300 Shunk Street, 19148
215-685-1893
Francis Myers Recreation Center
5800 Chester Ave., 19148
58th Street & Kingsessing Ave.
215-685-2698
Rivera Recreation Center
3201 N. 5th Street, 19140
5th & Allegheny
215-685-9887
Shepard Recreation Center
5700 Haverford Ave., 19131
215-685-1992
Simons Recreation Center
7200 Woolston Ave., 19138
Walnut Lane & Woolston Ave
215-685-2888
Vare Recreation Center
2600 Morris Street, 19106
215-685-1876