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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.

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

  • May
    10
    Spring Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show
    10:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

    Spring Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show

    May 10, 2024
    10:00 am to 6:00 pm, 8 hours
    Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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    Organized by the Friends of Rittenhouse Square. Meet and shop from more than 130 artisans at Rittenhouse Square.This event is rain or shine. See more details. 
  • May
    10
    Bird Safe Philly
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA

    Bird Safe Philly

    May 10, 2024
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 4 hours
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA
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    Bird Safe Philly 


    F May 10 | 3 p.m.-7pm 

    Volunteers are welcome to join us to learn about the Bird Safe Philly program and help us install window collision treatments throughout the center. 

  • May
    11
    Love Your Park Signature Event
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Stinger Square Playground, 3200 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA

    Love Your Park Signature Event

    May 11, 2024
    9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 4 hours
    Stinger Square Playground, 3200 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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    Organized by Parks & Rec, Fairmount Park Conservancy, and the Friends of Stinger Square Park. More than a hundred Park Friends Groups across the city are hosting volunteer cleanups. Come help Parks & Rec plant trees and pick up litter. Enjoy family-friendly activities, free food, free T-shirts, music, and more. After the volunteer activities, there will be a speaking program followed by lunch. All tools and materials, including gloves, will be provided. 

    Register for this FREE event. 

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