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
- 6 golf courses
- 25 public computer centers
Connect
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1515 Arch Street
10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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Announcements
Contacting Parks & Rec Special Events office
Parks & Rec’s Community and Special Events (CASE) office phone line is experiencing ongoing technical issues. If you call during normal business hours and your call goes to voicemail, please leave a message. Staff will respond within a business day. You can also call 215-683-3600 or email parksandrecevents@phila.gov with any permit-related questions.
More from Philadelphia Parks & Rec
Events
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May22EventJewish Heritage Tours at Woodford10:00 am to 4:00 amWoodford MansionEvent
Jewish Heritage Tours at Woodford
Learn about Woodford's David Franks and his family on this special tour during Jewish History month. https://www.facebook.com/events/459455891461782/?event_time_id=459455898128448
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May25EventThe Lady Hoofers | Performances in Public Spaces1:00 pm to 2:00 pmFDR ParkEvent
The Lady Hoofers | Performances in Public Spaces
Join the Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Philadelphia's premier all-female tap company, for a FREE performance at the FDR Park Boathouse in honor of National Tap Dance Day! Dancers will perform original choreography and improvised works. Audience members will be invited to celebrate Bill "Bojangles" Robinson with games, stories and a chance to learn a historic tap routine, the Shim Sham Shimmy. This event is presented by the City’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy as part of Performances in Public Spaces, a summer series of FREE cultural performances in parks and plazas across Philadelphia neighborhoods. From May through October, the annual series brings arts and culture experiences to local outdoor spaces. To find more free Performances in Public Spaces events, visit creativephl.org/pps. https://www.facebook.com/events/1116362531885969/
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May29EventParks on Tap: Fisher Park5:00 pm to 10:00 pmFisher Park, Fern Rock, Philadelphia PaEvent
Parks on Tap: Fisher Park
JOIN US AT A BRAND NEW PARK THIS WEEK! HOURS: WED + THURS 5 - 10PM FRIDAY 4 - 11PM SATURDAY 1 - 11PM SUNDAY 12 - 10PM No park is too far when you’re biking, walking, or taking SEPTA. Use Go Philly Go to get to Fisher Park this week. http://bit.ly/2YYiJQl -- Use your valid SEPTA Key, TrailPass, TransPass, One Day Independence Pass, SEPTA Key or SEPTA Employee ID and receive $1 off your first drink at any Parks on Tap Location! https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/163 -- PARKING: On-street parking around 3/4 of the perimeter of the park EVENTS: Wed 5/29 | 5-7PM: Happy Hour with the Friends of Fisher Park 50% of the proceeds will go to support Fisher Park. Join Roots2Rise from 6-7PM for free yoga in the park every Thursday! Donations are encouraged and those who donate will receive a free drink ticket to use at Parks on Tap that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/788706671502074/