Skip to main content

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.

Connect

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

Sign up to receive news from Parks & Rec.

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required

Parks & Recreation finder

Looking for something to do?

Use our finder to search for activities and locations.

Go to the finder

Events

  • May
    31
    CBS3 Mental Reset!
    4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

    CBS3 Mental Reset!

    May 31, 2023
    4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, 3 hours
  • Jun
    2
    Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
    11:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

    Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

    June 2, 2023
    11:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 hours
    Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    map
    Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show features original artwork by 145 artists from across the United States and Canada. This show runs from June 2 to June 4, 2023. For more information, go to Friends of Rittenhouse Square's Facebook page. 
  • Jun
    2
    Star Players present Mamma
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA

    Star Players present Mamma

    June 2, 2023
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 2 hours
    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA
    map
    The Star Players of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation present "Mamma Mia" on June 2, 3, and 4. Learn more information and buy tickets here. 

    https://www.facebook.com/VeniceIsland/

Top