Every November, hundreds of Philadelphians come together for Love Your Park Fall Week, a citywide volunteer event dedicated to cleaning and caring for our parks. This annual effort helps prepare more than 100 neighborhood parks for the winter season. This year, park cleanups begin on November 8, leading up to the Love Your Park Fall Week kickoff weekend from November 14–16. Join us in celebrating our city’s green spaces and the volunteers who keep them thriving!

This fall, Gorgas Park, has been selected as the signature site for the weekend. Volunteers across the city will take part in cleanups, planting, and maintenance projects.

Love Your Park is made possible by a partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Fairmount Park Conservancy, and the Park Friends Network, a community volunteer organizations committed to stewarding Philly’s parks.

Signature Event Details:

  • Location: Gorgas Park —6300 Ridge Avenue, 19128.

  • Date and Time: Saturday, November 15 at 9:00 a.m.

  • Hosted by: Friends of Gorgas Park, with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy

  • Activities:

    • Tree planting

    • Leaf collection for compost

    • Trash and litter cleanup

  • What’s provided: Tools, gloves, and all necessary materials

  • Who’s invited: Everyone is welcome

Whether you’re a regular park user or new to volunteering, this is a great opportunity to give back to your community. Can’t make it to Gorgas Park? Over 100 parks are participating citywide. Visit the Love Your Park website to find one near you.

Register to Love YOUR Park!