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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Protecting over 10,200 acres of public land and waterways, and managing hundreds of recreation, environmental, and cultural centers.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

What we do

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation connects the city’s residents to the natural world, each other, and fun things to do and see.

Our dedicated staff help manage:

  • Parks, rec centers, playgrounds, and pools.
  • Permits for picnics, sports fields, and important venues.
  • Creative and inclusive programs.
  • Signature city events and important historic and cultural sites.
  • Trees in parks and along the public right of way.
  • Capital and natural lands projects.
  • Recreation paths, trails, and boat launches.
  • Community gardens, farms, and orchards.
  • Special venues such as:
    • Environmental education centers.
    • The Dell Music Center.
    • Ice skating rinks and golf courses.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch Street
10th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email parksandrecreation@phila.gov
Phone
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Announcements

The Organic Recycling Center is out of compost until further notice.

The Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center is out of compost until further notice.

Mulch, wood chips and manure are still available for pick up during normal operating hours.

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Events

  • May
    30
    Weekly Volunteering at FDR
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA

    Weekly Volunteering at FDR

    May 30, 2026
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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    Check out our Give Pulse to sign-up for weekly volunteer efforts: https://www.givepulse.com/group/292367-Friends-of-FDR-Park.  Meet up starts at the Clubhouse (1954 Pattison Ave) with Tara, our Volunteer Coordinator.
  • May
    30
    Just Believe Festival
    4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    Just Believe Festival

    May 30, 2026
    4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 3 hours
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Four electrifying events April through August in Love Park. 

    Just Believe Festival is Philadelphia's most dynamic celebration of creativity, fashion, and music — produced by GoBelieve Culture, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering young creatives.
  • Jun
    3
    Sunrise Fitness Hikes
    7:00 am to 9:00 am
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA

    Sunrise Fitness Hikes

    June 3, 2026
    7:00 am to 9:00 am, 2 hours
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA
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    Sunrise Fitness Hikes
    Wednesdays | 7 a.m. | Teens & Adults. FREE.
    Take a mid-week break to greet the sun, clear your mind, and get your heart rate up.
    We hike 4+ miles at a <20 minute mile pace.
    Meet at PEC (Unless otherwise stated.)
    Everything is subject to change. Register for updates.
    Information at Facebook.com/ExplorePEC, pec@phila.gov, or 215.685.0470.
    Registration is important because hike locations may vary or weather may change hikes.
    https://forms.gle/vjKVxGzF9GoSy9zX7
    Come every week or some weeks. We are happy to have you any time we see you. Please do not hesitate to join to see if this is right for you.
    Anticipated Hikes for the Remainder of Spring*
    W 5/21/25 | Upstream To Lorimer Park Looping from PEC Following Creek. Meet at PEC.
    W 5/28/25 | Looping from Krewstown to BLVD via Creek. Meet at Krewstown Road Parking. | Tentative
    W 6/4/25 | Nature Sanctuary. Route TBD. Meet at PEC.
    W 6/11/25 | Strawberry Moon Set Looping Fox Chase Farm. Meet at Pine Road Parking.
    W 6/18/25 | Looping from Little City to BLVD via Creek. Meet at Little City Parking. | Tentative
    * Dates may change or be cancelled depending on Center activities, extreme weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.

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