What we do
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation connects the city’s residents to the natural world, to each other, and to fun physical and social opportunities. We manage historically significant Philadelphia events and special venues, and we work with communities and organizations, leading capital projects and introducing creative programming.
Philadelphia’s large, diverse parks and recreation system provides something for everyone. Listed below are some of facilities and programs we’re responsible for:
- 300+ neighborhood parks, rec centers, and playgrounds
- 166 miles of trails and 40 historic sites
- 60 community gardens, farms, and orchards
- 3 environmental education centers
- 600+ baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields
- 74 pools
- 400+ basketball and 200+ tennis courts
- 5 ice skating rinks
- 5 golf courses
- 25 public computer centers
Connect
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1515 Arch Street
10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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parksandrecreation |
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(215) 683-3600
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Announcements
City seeks food truck vendors for LOVE Park and other locations
RFP REISSUE
Calling all food truck vendors!
The City of Philadelphia, through Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is looking to bring new food options to LOVE Park and other locations.
This is a great opportunity for vendors of all types of food—from sweet treats to savory dishes.
The request for proposals seeks to:
- Provide food in Love Park and other locations.
- Offer a variety of menu items including:
- Items with high quality ingredients and presentation.
- Unique or uncommon items.
- New varieties of familiar items.
Details:
- There will be no mandatory pre-proposal meeting for this RFP.
- Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted through PHLContracts no later than Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5 p.m.
- Proposals must be submitted electronically through PHLContracts no later than Friday, January 6, 2023 at 5 p.m.
View and complete the request for proposals via PHL Contracts.
- RFP: C-104-23-R
- Bid number: B2316598
Please contact W Matthew Lepchuk if you need assistance with the RFP process.
Expanded curfew hours for park areas
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will close certain parks from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily from December 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The expanded curfew hours will take place at these parks:
- Bartram’s Garden
- Cobbs Creek Park
- East Fairmount Park
- FDR Park
- Pennypack Park
- Tacony Creek Park
- West Fairmount Park
- Wissahickon Valley Park
All trails, parking lots, and other areas in these parks will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian, and vehicular traffic. The expanded closing hours are being implemented to ensure public safety as deer control activities are being conducted in these parks.
