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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

  • Oct
    10
    Garden Club
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA

    Garden Club

    October 10, 2024
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 2 hours
    Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USA
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    New for 2024! Join other gardeners throughout the growing season as we tend to the Verree House Herb Garden and the immediate land around the center. Throughout the season we will plan, weed, plant, weed, harvest, weed, share, weed, and eventually put the gardens to bed.
    Volunteers will be able to take home any harvest, when available. We will also have small gardening workshops along the way.

    Come to one, some, or all garden days. Registration is helpful with planning and tool gathering.
    This is best for older children, teens and adults interested in learning while getting dirty. Adults must supervise their children.

    Registrationhttps://forms.gle/2yAbMrLiqsoJQ4yU6
    Questions? PEC@phila.gov or 215.685.0470.
  • Oct
    11
    Free outdoor screening of "Elemental"
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tacony Creek Park, 5653 Rising Sun Avenue

    Free outdoor screening of "Elemental"

    October 11, 2024
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 2 hours
    Tacony Creek Park, 5653 Rising Sun Avenue
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    Grab a blanket and some friends and head to a Philadelphia park to watch a movie under the stars this fall. Parks & Rec and the Fairmount Park Conservancy have something for everyone – from great new movies to all-time classics. Every movie night is free. Movies begin at dusk and may be canceled due to rain or wind.   Elemental," an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.
  • Oct
    12
    Woodland Crown Workshop
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Anna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA

    Woodland Crown Workshop

    October 12, 2024
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    Anna C. Verna Playground, South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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    Come out to the Anna Verna Playground for a FREE nature craft with the Friends of FDR Park.

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