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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
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Get a permit for a Parks & Recreation space
Tree-related services
Become a lifeguard
Find a park, playground, or recreation center
Find events at Parks & Rec sites.
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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
Phone
Phone:
(215) 683-3600
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Posts
Post
April 21, 2026
Post
April 7, 2026
Post
March 6, 2026
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Events
Apr
25
Event
Weekly Volunteering at FDR
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
Event
Weekly Volunteering at FDR
April 25, 2026
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
,
2 hours
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
map
Check out our Give Pulse to sign-up for weekly volunteer efforts:
https://www.givepulse.com/group/292367-Friends-of-FDR-Park
. Meet up starts at the Clubhouse (1954 Pattison Ave) with Tara, our Volunteer Coordinator.
Apr
27
Event
Food Truck: Dos Hermanos
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Event
Food Truck: Dos Hermanos
April 27, 2026
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
,
3 hours
JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
map
Lunch at Love features a rotating selection of food truck vendors from 11am-2pm. We're always looking for new food vendors of all kinds for our next Request for Proposals, so please reach out to
w.matthew.lepchuk@phila.gov
for more information.
Apr
29
Event
Tai Chi for Beginners (Museum!)
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
Event
Tai Chi for Beginners (Museum!)
April 29, 2026
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
,
1 hour
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
map
Join us weekly on Wednesdays at 10am for a complete workout to relax the mind, restore the body and rejuvenate the spirit. Sessions are led by Kirsten Erwin.
Friends of FDR Park programming is made possible by the support of our members. To become a member:
www.fdrparkphilly.org/membership
FYI- Tai chi has been moved to Wednesdays at 10am and into the American Swedish Historical Museum for the winter.
See all events
Press Releases
Press Release
March 24, 2026
Press Release
February 22, 2026
Press Release
February 5, 2026
Press Release
January 23, 2026
See all Press releases
Top
Birth, marriage & life events
Business & self-employment
Cars, parking & transportation
Crime, law & justice
Culture & recreation
Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration
Education & learning
Ethics & transparency
Mental & physical health
Payments, assistance & taxes
Permits, violations & licenses
Property, lots & housing
Safety & emergency preparedness
Streets, sidewalks & alleys
Trash, recycling & city upkeep
Trees, parks & the environment
Water, gas & utilities
Working & jobs
Zoning, planning & development
Service directory
Skip to main content
Translate
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Home
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Services
Get a permit for a Parks & Recreation space
Tree-related services
Become a lifeguard
Find a park, playground, or recreation center
Find events at Parks & Rec sites.
Get or dispose of organic materials
See all Services
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
parksandrecreation
@phila.gov
Phone
Phone:
(215) 683-3600
Social
Youtube channel
Flickr stream
Sign up to receive news from Parks & Rec.
Stay updated
Parks & Recreation finder
Looking for something to do?
Use our finder to search for activities and locations.
Go to the finder
Posts
Post
April 21, 2026
Post
April 7, 2026
Post
March 6, 2026
See all posts
Events
Apr
25
Event
Weekly Volunteering at FDR
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
Event
Weekly Volunteering at FDR
April 25, 2026
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
,
2 hours
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
map
Check out our Give Pulse to sign-up for weekly volunteer efforts:
https://www.givepulse.com/group/292367-Friends-of-FDR-Park
. Meet up starts at the Clubhouse (1954 Pattison Ave) with Tara, our Volunteer Coordinator.
Apr
27
Event
Food Truck: Dos Hermanos
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Event
Food Truck: Dos Hermanos
April 27, 2026
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
,
3 hours
JFK Plaza (Love Park), 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
map
Lunch at Love features a rotating selection of food truck vendors from 11am-2pm. We're always looking for new food vendors of all kinds for our next Request for Proposals, so please reach out to
w.matthew.lepchuk@phila.gov
for more information.
Apr
29
Event
Tai Chi for Beginners (Museum!)
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
Event
Tai Chi for Beginners (Museum!)
April 29, 2026
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
,
1 hour
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
map
Join us weekly on Wednesdays at 10am for a complete workout to relax the mind, restore the body and rejuvenate the spirit. Sessions are led by Kirsten Erwin.
Friends of FDR Park programming is made possible by the support of our members. To become a member:
www.fdrparkphilly.org/membership
FYI- Tai chi has been moved to Wednesdays at 10am and into the American Swedish Historical Museum for the winter.
See all events
Press Releases
Press Release
March 24, 2026
Press Release
February 22, 2026
Press Release
February 5, 2026
Press Release
January 23, 2026
See all Press releases
Top
Birth, marriage & life events
Business & self-employment
Cars, parking & transportation
Crime, law & justice
Culture & recreation
Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration
Education & learning
Ethics & transparency
Mental & physical health
Payments, assistance & taxes
Permits, violations & licenses
Property, lots & housing
Safety & emergency preparedness
Streets, sidewalks & alleys
Trash, recycling & city upkeep
Trees, parks & the environment
Water, gas & utilities
Working & jobs
Zoning, planning & development
Service directory