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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Phone:
(215) 683-3600
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Announcements
Announcement
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 |
| 6/10/2022 | Blue | Disability Pride |
| 6/13/2022 | Blue and gold | Police Athletic League 75th Anniversary |
| 6/14/2022 | Red, green, and black | Juneteenth |
| 6/19/2022 | Red | Sickle cell anemia awareness |
| 6/19/2022 | Blue and gold | Police Athletic League 75th Anniversary |
Announcement
Boathouse Row Lightings: May 2022
Wondering why the lights along Boathouse Row are a certain color? Here’s the scoop:
| DATES | COLOR(S) | CAUSE OR ORGANIZATION |
| 5/6/2022 | Green | Go Public Gardens Days Recognition |
| 5/9/2022 | Teal | American Lung Association |
| 5/12/2022 | Pink |
Neurofibromatosis and pediatric high blood pressure awareness
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| 5/16/2022 | Green | Art in the Open |
| 5/17/2022 | Blue | Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day |
