Philadelphia
Parks & Recreation
Protecting over 10,200 acres of public land and waterways, and managing hundreds of recreation, environmental, and cultural centers.
Services
What we do
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation connects the city’s residents to the natural world, to each other, and to fun physical and social opportunities. We manage historically significant Philadelphia events and special venues, and we work with communities and organizations, leading capital projects and introducing creative programming.
Philadelphia’s large, diverse parks and recreation system provides something for everyone. Listed below are some of facilities and programs we’re responsible for:
300+ neighborhood parks, rec centers, and playgrounds
66 miles of trails and 40 historic sites
60 community gardens, farms, and orchards 3 environmental education centers
600+ baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields
74 pools
400+ basketball and 200+ tennis courts
5 ice skating rinks
5 golf courses
25 public computer centers
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June
Weekday Walking Group at Tacony Creek Park
June 22, 2020 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
The FREE walking group with WeWalk PHL will meet Monday and Saturday mornings every week. Join us at two gateways of Tacony Creek park, exercise together and share communal space. RSVP nagiarry@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853. Thankful for this amazing partnership with We Walk PHL, Get Healthy Philly, Philly Powered, Fairmount Park Conservancy, PHL Dept of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
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June
Weekday Walking Group at Tacony Creek Park
June 22, 2020 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
The FREE walking group with WeWalk PHL will meet Monday and Saturday mornings every week. Join us at two gateways of Tacony Creek park, exercise together and share communal space. RSVP nagiarry@ttfwatershed.org or 215-744-1853. Thankful for this amazing partnership with We Walk PHL, Get Healthy Philly, Philly Powered, Fairmount Park Conservancy, PHL Dept of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
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July
Little Explorers: Caterpillars, Dragonflies, and Butterflies
July 1, 2020 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Search for cool bugs in the Garden and make your very own insect sculpture. Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. Each session includes activities, performances, snacks, and walks through the garden, weather permitting.