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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(215) 683-3600
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Announcements
Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive closed to vehicular traffic
Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive is closed to vehicles until further notice.
The closure:
- Stretches from East Falls Bridge to Eakins Oval.
- Will be in place 24 hours a day.
- Will allow for greater social distancing among trail users.
- Practice social distancing.
- Wash their hands for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer after visiting.
Parks & Recreation buildings, playgrounds, and athletic courts closed
Effective Thursday, March 19, all Philadelphia Parks & Recreation buildings, playgrounds, and athletic courts are closed until further notice. This includes basketball and handball courts.
Parks & Rec’s parks, athletic fields, and trails remain open. When using public spaces, be sure to:
- practice safe social distancing
- use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol or wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
For the time being, three of Parks & Rec’s older adult centers will continue offering grab-and-go meals for seniors. Meals can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Northeast, Mann, and Martin Luther King, Jr. older adult centers.
These actions are part of the City’s effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia.
Closure of Wissahickon Valley Park bike trail bridge at Forbidden Drive
Due to structural damage from a recent vehicular accident, the bridge connecting Forbidden Drive to the Wissahickon Bike Trail (near “Ten Box”) is closed. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, February 28, bicyclists and pedestrians will not be able to use the trail to connect from Forbidden Drive to Ridge Avenue.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation prioritizes the safety of trail users and thanks them for their patience while we conduct a thorough assessment of the damage. We will share additional updates on the length of the closure and recommended detours as soon as possible.
