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
Parks & Rec summer camp update
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Meet public health safety protocols.
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Maintain physical distancing.
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Protect campers and staff.
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Offer breakfast and lunch to children each weekday.
- Provide safe places for youth during the day.
- Limit camp size.
- Keep campers in small groups.
- Prevent mixing between groups.
- Make mask-wearing mandatory.
- Cut field trips and aquatics activities.
Other changes could be required.
Apply for the Playstreets program: June 5 deadline
Parks & Rec has extended the application deadline for our summer Playstreets program to Friday, June 5.
The Playstreets program closes designated streets to traffic so that kids have a safe place to play when school is out. A key feature of the program is the nutritious meals and snacks provided to children.
If you already have an application to submit, please mail it to:
Summer Food Program
Attn: Wydeeia Williams
2101 W. Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
If you want to host a Playstreet but do not have a hard copy application, please email Wydeeia.Williams@phila.gov to request one.
Visit our Playstreets webpage to learn more about hosting requirements and program activities.
Parks & Rec sites participate in “Philly Shines Blue”
The most iconic buildings and landmarks in Philadelphia shine blue every Tuesday in honor of healthcare workers and first responders.
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City of Philadelphia
Participating Parks & Rec sites include:
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Cultural institutions on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
