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<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==
[[Eakins Oval]] * [[Fairmount Park Conservancy]] * [[Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW)]] * [[Gifford Playground]] * [[Heitzman 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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[[Contact Email::parksandrecreation@phila.gov| ]]