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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
    4
    Community Park Sale
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Bardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

    Community Park Sale

    May 4, 2024
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 3 hours
    Bardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
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    Organized by Friends of Bardascino Park. Spring cleaning? Sell your stuff at the community park sale. Spots are $15. The $15 benefits The Friends of Bardascino Park. Register today. 
  • May
    8
    Wildlife Walk
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA

    Wildlife Walk

    May 8, 2024
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA
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    WILDLIFE WALK
    W May 8 | 10 a.m.
    Explore the Nature Sanctuary in search of sights, sounds & signs of wildlife. Adults Only. Free.
    Registration at https://forms.gle/rEvPQSiFQu96uKiq6
  • May
    8
    Free Family Fishing
    4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
    The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA

    Free Family Fishing

    May 8, 2024
    4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, 3 hours
    The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
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    Meet Discovery Pathways at the Boathouse.  No fishing license or experience necessary. For more information, go to The Discovery Center. 

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