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	[[Contact Email::parksandrecreation@phila.gov\| ]]		[[Contact Email::parksandrecreation@phila.gov\| ]]

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	*Wikipedia:&ensp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Parks_%26_Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation]		*Wikipedia:&ensp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Parks_%26_Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation]
	*X:&ensp;[http://x.com/PhilaParkandRec @PhilaParkandRec]		*X:&ensp;[http://x.com/PhilaParkandRec @PhilaParkandRec]
			*YouTube:&ensp;[https://www.youtube.com/user/findyourpathphilly @findyourpathphilly]

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	==In The News==		==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://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.
	*[~~http~~://~~www~~.~~metro.us~~/~~news/local~~-~~news/philadelphia/philly~~-composting-masses Philly aims to bring composting to the masses], Metro, June 19, 2019.		*[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.		*[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.

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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>		<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.		'''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:		Our dedicated staff help manage:

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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>		<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, 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 Parks & Recreation connects the city’s residents to the natural world, each other, and fun things to do and see.

	~~Philadelphia's large, diverse parks and recreation system provides something for everyone. Listed below are some of facilities and programs we’re responsible for~~:		Our dedicated staff help manage:

	*~~300+ neighborhood parks~~, rec centers, and ~~playgrounds~~.		*Parks, rec centers, playgrounds, and pools.
	*~~166 miles of trails~~ and 40 historic sites.		*Permits for picnics, sports fields, and important venues.
	*~~60 community gardens, farms,~~ and ~~orchards~~.		*Creative and inclusive programs.
	*~~3 environmental education centers~~.		*Signature city events and important historic and cultural sites.
	*~~600+ baseball~~, ~~softball~~, ~~football~~, and ~~soccer fields~~.		*Trees in parks and along the public right of way.
	*~~74 pools~~.		*Capital and natural lands projects.
	*~~400+ basketball and 200+ tennis courts~~.		*Recreation paths, trails, and boat launches.
	*~~5 ice~~ skating rinks.		*Community gardens, farms, and orchards.
	*5 golf courses.		*Special venues such as:
	*25 public computer centers.		**Environmental education centers.
			**The Dell Music Center.
			**Ice skating rinks and golf courses.

	''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the department's [http://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation home page].		''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the department's [http://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation home page].

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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>{{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, 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 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.

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	==Info==		==Info==
	*Facebook:&~~nbsp~~;[http://www.facebook.com/PhilaParkandRec/ ~~@PhilaParkandRec]~~		*Facebook:&ensp;[http://www.facebook.com/PhilaParkandRec/ @PhilaParkandRec]
	*Twitter: [http://twitter.com/PhilaParkandRec @PhilaParkandRec]		*Wikipedia:&ensp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Parks_%26_Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation]
	*Wikipedia:&~~nbsp~~;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Parks_%26_Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation]		*X:&ensp;[http://x.com/PhilaParkandRec @PhilaParkandRec]

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	{{toplink\|url=http://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation/\|name=phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation}}'''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.		<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>
			'''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:		Philadelphia's large, diverse parks and recreation system provides something for everyone. Listed below are some of facilities and programs we’re responsible for:

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	==See Also==		==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]]		[[Eakins Oval]] • [[Fairmount Park Conservancy]] • [[Farm Philly]] • [[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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