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{{toplink|http://www.phila.gov/parksandrecreation/Pages/default.aspx|name=phila.gov/parksandrecreation/Pages/default.aspx}}'''Philadelphia Parks & Recreation'''.
<big>{{toplink|url=http://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation/|name=phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation}}</big><big><blockquote>''Protecting Over 10,200 Acres of Public Land and Waterways, and Managing Hundreds of Recreation, Environmental, and Cultural Centers''</blockquote></big>
'''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.
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the department's [http://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation home page].
==In The News==
*[https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/citys-parks-rec-opens-signup-for-2025-summer-camp,35601 City’s parks & rec opens signup for 2025 summer camp], Chestnut Hill Local, February 13, 2025.
*[https://metrophiladelphia.com/philly-aims-to-bring-composting-to-the-masses/ Philly aims to bring composting to the masses], Metro, June 19, 2019.
*[http://www.inquirer.com/science/climate/philadelphia-compost-food-waste-20190619.html Philadelphia to launch city-wide composting network of up to 25 sites], Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 2019.
==Info==
*Facebook:&ensp;[http://www.facebook.com/PhilaParkandRec/ @PhilaParkandRec]
*Wikipedia:&ensp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Parks_%26_Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation]
*X:&ensp;[http://x.com/PhilaParkandRec @PhilaParkandRec]
*YouTube:&ensp;[https://www.youtube.com/user/findyourpathphilly @findyourpathphilly]


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Eakins Oval]]
[[Eakins Oval]] &bull; [[Fairmount Park Conservancy]] &bull; [[Farm Philly]] &bull; [[Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW)]] &bull; [[Gifford Playground]] &bull; [[Heitzman Recreation Center]] &bull; [[Kingsessing Recreation Center]] &bull; [[Laura Sims Skate House in Cobbs Creek Park]] &bull; [[Love Your Park]] &bull; [[Parkway Museums District]] &bull; [[Philadelphia International Unity Cup]] &bull; [[Philly Keyspots]] &bull; [[Playstreets]] &bull; [[Schuylkill Banks]] &bull; [[TreePhilly]] &bull; [[Water Tower Recreation Center]]
*[[Friends of the Wissahickon]]
 
*[[Laura Sims Skate House in Cobbs Creek Park]]
[[Category:Is-Government_Agency]][[Category:Is-Park]][[Category:Is-Recreation_Center]]
*[[Philly Keyspots]]
[[Category:About-Philadelphia]]
*[[Schuylkill Banks]]
[[Category:Is-Public_Space]]


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[[Contact Email::parksandrecreation@phila.gov| ]]
[[Category:Is-Government_Agency]]

Latest revision as of 16:13, 13 October 2026

phila.gov/departments/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 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.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the department's home page.

In The News

Info

See Also

Eakins Oval • Fairmount Park Conservancy • Farm Philly • Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) • Gifford Playground • Heitzman Recreation Center • Kingsessing Recreation Center • Laura Sims Skate House in Cobbs Creek Park • Love Your Park • Parkway Museums District • Philadelphia International Unity Cup • Philly Keyspots • Playstreets • Schuylkill Banks • TreePhilly • Water Tower Recreation Center

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