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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Protecting over 10,200 acres of public land and waterways, and managing hundreds of recreation, environmental, and cultural centers.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

What we do

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation connects the city’s residents to the natural world, each other, and fun things to do and see.

Our dedicated staff help manage:

  • Parks, rec centers, playgrounds, and pools.
  • Permits for picnics, sports fields, and important venues.
  • Creative and inclusive programs.
  • Signature city events and important historic and cultural sites.
  • Trees in parks and along the public right of way.
  • Capital and natural lands projects.
  • Recreation paths, trails, and boat launches.
  • Community gardens, farms, and orchards.
  • Special venues such as:
    • Environmental education centers.
    • The Dell Music Center.
    • Ice skating rinks and golf courses.

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Address
1515 Arch Street
10th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email parksandrecreation@phila.gov
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Events

  • Sep
    30
    Bird Walk at Upper
    8:00 am to 11:00 am
    Upper Roxborough Resevoir

    Bird Walk at Upper

    September 30, 2023
    8:00 am to 11:00 am, 3 hours
    Upper Roxborough Resevoir
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    The Upper Roxborough Reservoir is a Philadelphia Parks and Recreation facility. The mostly drained reservoir has a little bit of everything: woods, meadows, wetlands, and open water. We can observe canopy-feeding birds at eye level in the trees growing on the steep slope of the old reservoir. The reservoir's north rim is a great vantage point for scanning the open sky for migrating raptors. https://www.facebook.com/events/3520491291612902/
  • Sep
    30
    Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show
    11:00 am to 4:00 pm
    8600A Verree Road,Philadelphia,19115,US

    Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show

    September 30, 2023
    11:00 am to 4:00 pm, 5 hours
    8600A Verree Road,Philadelphia,19115,US
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    Save the date for our annual Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show. Local artists, apple pressing, kids' activities, and more! $ Local Artists FREE Kids' activities, apple pressing, campfire, and more. No registration. Just come by! Questions? 215.685.0470 or PEC@phila.gov https://www.facebook.com/events/171222855934346/
  • Oct
    4
    Noon Bird Walks at the Tree House
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House

    Noon Bird Walks at the Tree House

    October 4, 2023
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House
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    Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds! https://www.facebook.com/events/704850614817424/?event_time_id=704850641484088

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