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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

All outdoor grass fields closed September 23-24 due to severe weather

Due to Tropical Storm Ophelia, all Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) outdoor grass fields will be closed and all outdoor children’s sports programs are canceled on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24.

Stay safe and learn more at ⤵️

https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather

Events

  • Sep
    24
    Yoga in the Park
    10:00 am to 11:00 am
    Lemon Hill Mansion

    Yoga in the Park

    September 24, 2023
    10:00 am to 11:00 am, 1 hour
    Lemon Hill Mansion
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    Join us for an all-levels yoga class led by Tula Yoga Philly at a new location, Lemon Hill Mansion! https://www.facebook.com/events/265425093034394/?event_time_id=265425109701059
  • Sep
    24
    Secrets of the Schuylkill Riverboat Tours
    1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
    Schuylkill Banks

    Secrets of the Schuylkill Riverboat Tours

    September 24, 2023
    1:00 pm to 2:15 pm, 1 hour
    Schuylkill Banks
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    Discover the sights, sounds, and history of the Schuylkill River from the 1700s at Bartram’s Garden and 1800s at Fairmount Water Works to iconic 20th century bridges and 21st century skyscrapers on a one-hour Secrets of the Schuylkill Riverboat Tour. All tours leave from and return to the Walnut Street Dock. https://www.facebook.com/events/783442673352859/?event_time_id=783442756686184
  • Sep
    24
    FREE Field Trips to Independence Seaport Museum
    1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    1101 E Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19124

    FREE Field Trips to Independence Seaport Museum

    September 24, 2023
    1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, 3 hours
    1101 E Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19124
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    TTF is excited to provide FREE monthly field trips to the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) on the following Sundays: June 25, July 23, August 13, September 24, October 22, and December 17. Trip schedule below: 1:30pm – Meet at Ferko Playground – 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 4:30pm – Arrive back at Ferko Playground *This trip is valued at $60 per person. Please notify with 48hrs notice from departure if you are no longer able to attend. Questions? Call us at 215.744.1853 or email doryan@ttfwatershed.org Register here: https://forms.gle/TyfBEuXMGbw5949VA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Español~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TTF proveerá excursiones mensuales GRATIS al museo del Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) en los siguientes domingos: 25 de junio, 23 de julio, 13 de agosto, 24 de septiembre, 22 de octubre, 17 de diciembre. Horario del viaje: 1:30pm – Encuentro en Ferko Playground – 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 4:30pm – Regreso al Ferko Playground *Este viaje tiene un valor de $60 por persona. Notifique con 48 horas de anticipación a la salida si ya no puede asistir. ¿Preguntas? Llama al 215.744.1853 o correo electrónico a doryan@ttfwatershed.org Registrar aquí: https://forms.gle/TyfBEuXMGbw5949VA https://www.facebook.com/events/1114245176199384/?event_time_id=1114245192866049

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