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Culture & recreation
Fun and interesting ways to enjoy everything that Philadelphia has to offer, from swimming pools to tourist attractions.
Find a playground or recreation center
Resources to help you find a playground, recreation center, or athletic field in Philadelphia.
Get a trail permit
Get a permit to use trails in Philadelphia.
Find a swimming pool
Link to Philadelphia’s free indoor public pools, which are open year-round, and link to list of free outdoor public pools open in summer.
Get a library card
Sign up for a library card to borrow books, movies, music, and more from the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Make an appointment at the Philadelphia Parks & Rec Historic Archive
Information about making an appointment at the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Historic Archive.
Apply for a Philadelphia Activities Fund grant
Apply for money from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.
Rent a Parks & Recreation venue
Rent a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation venue for your event.
Activities and events
Find public activities and events in the City.
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