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
Organic Recycling Center Temporarily Closed
The Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center will be closed from January 10 – 17, 2022.
The center will reopen to the public on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Expanded park curfew
Effective December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, the following areas of the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation system will be closed daily from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Bartram’s Garden
- Cobbs Creek Park
- East and West Fairmount Park
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
- Poquessing Creek Park
- Pennypack Park
- Tacony Creek Park
- Wissahickon Valley Park
All trails, parking lots, and other areas in these parks will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian, and vehicular traffic. The curfew will ensure public safety while deer control activities are conducted. Otherwise, City parks are open from dawn to dusk.
Recreational Boating Advisory
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State law prohibits all recreational boating below the Girard Bridge.
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The only exception to this are rowing sweeps and sculls and their attendant safety boats.
