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 announces FDR Park access changes through June 29
From June 11 to June 19, 2022, FDR Park in South Philadelphia will host the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. During this time:
- The show is expected to have thousands of visitors.
- Most park amenities will remain open and accessible. This includes the bicycle lane, walking paths, tennis courts, athletic fields, skate park, former golf course, and playground.
To accommodate all visitors, Parks & Rec will change the flow of traffic in the park through June 29.
Park users
If you would like to visit the park during this time, please:
- Visit the park early in the day.
- Consider walking, bicycling, or taking public transportation.
FDR Park is easily reached by public transportation:
- The NRG Station of SEPTA’s Broad Street Line is only two blocks from the park’s Pattison Avenue entrance.
- Visit SEPTA’s website for schedule information.
If you must drive to FDR Park between now and June 29:
- Parking will be extremely limited.
- Managed parking will be available under I-95 at the southern end of the park.
Traffic flow changes:
- Enter the park using the entrance on Pattison Avenue near Broad Street (1500 Pattison Avenue).
- All traffic will be directed to turn LEFT once inside the park.
- Traffic flow in the park will be reversed. This means you will travel through the park in a clockwise direction. This is the opposite of the usual flow.
- Exit the park at 20th Street and Pattison Avenue.
Maps
Boathouse Row Lightings: June 2022
Wondering why the lights along Boathouse Row are a certain color? Here’s the scoop:
| DATES | COLOR(S) | CAUSE OR ORGANIZATION |
| 6/1/2022 | Red | Merger of St. Joseph’s Univ. and Univ. of the Sciences |
| 6/2/2022 | Teal | National Scleroderma Awareness |
| 6/3/2022 | Red | Hemochromatosis Awareness |
| 6/4/2022 | Blue | Inspira Health Foundation Gala |
| 6/5/2022 | Orange | Gun violence awareness |
| 6/6 and 6/7/2022 | Colors of the LGBT flag | LGBT Pride |
| 6/8 and 6/9/2022 | Blue and gold | Drexel University commencement |
| 6/10/2022 | Blue | Disability Pride |
| 6/13/2022 | Blue and gold | Police Athletic League 75th Anniversary |
| 6/14/2022—6/19/2022 | Red, green, and black | Juneteenth |
| 6/19/2022 (8 p.m. to 1 a.m.) | Red | Sickle cell anemia awareness |
| 6/19/2022 (1 a.m. to 6 a.m.) | Red, green, and black | Juneteenth |
