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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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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
    27
    Sunrise Fitness Hikes
    7:00 am to 9:00 am
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA

    Sunrise Fitness Hikes

    May 27, 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.
  • May
    27
    Wedding Wednesday
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    Wedding Wednesday

    May 27, 2026
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 3 hours
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Each Wednesday couples say their vows under the iconic LOVE sculpture with support from Parks & Recreation staff and officiants from Journeys of the Heart. We ask that visitors respect this special day and keep noise to a minimum during ceremonies.  

    Want to get married or renew your vows in Love Park?

    Click here to learn more and request your date.



  • May
    29
    We Walk PHL
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    We Walk PHL

    May 29, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    The Love Park We Walk PHL group meets Fridays at 12 noon at the corner of 16th & Arch. 

    We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

    Walking group leaders are recruited from the communities surrounding the parks, and receive training from We Walk program staff. Walks take place one-three days per week at each site, and last around an hour.

    For walk schedules, meeting locations, and other relevant updates, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.

    The We Walk PHL spring season is May 1 – June 30.



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