Philadelphia Parks & Recreation | Homepage | City of Philadelphia Translate It looks like your device language is set to . Would you like to translate this page? 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 Email 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: .  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