Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR)

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

• City’s parks & rec opens signup for 2025 summer camp, Chestnut Hill Local, February 13, 2025.
• Philly aims to bring composting to the masses, Metro, June 19, 2019.
• Philadelphia to launch city-wide composting network of up to 25 sites, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 2019.

Info

• Facebook: @PhilaParkandRec
• Wikipedia: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
• X: @PhilaParkandRec

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