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
- 272 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
- 6 golf courses
- 25 public computer centers
Connect
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1515 Arch Street
10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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(215) 683-3600
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Announcements
City releases RFP for city-wide Urban Agriculture Plan
The Fund for Philadelphia, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, is seeking consultant services to create the first comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan for Philadelphia. Funding for this Plan is provided by the William Penn Foundation. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is available on the Fund for Philadelphia website: http://www.mayorsfundphila.org/rfp-urban-ag-plan/.
Read the March Parks & Rec newsletter
Read about Philadelphia parks and playgrounds named after influential women, the beginning of Rebuild, and an invasive pest that makes great pesto. Plus upcoming events, job opportunities, and more in the March 2019 Parks & Rec newsletter issue.
