Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Let’s reimagine the Parkway! Join us in person or virtually on June 9 for the Parkway Ideas Workshop. You’ll get to: Meet three design teams who could lead the redesign. Hear from two experts in architectural history.... Register in advance below

It’s a beautiful day to check out the new sprayground at Carmella Playground! We’re about to cut the ribbon to celebrate the recent renovations. Join the fun if you’re in the neighborhood!

Happy Memorial Day! If you're spending the holiday on a trail or in a park, make sure to: Have fun! Be safe! Carry out your trash!

Do you want to help families and children in your community this summer? Start a summer meals site! Find out how: https://www.phila.gov/2021-05-13-how-to-start-a-summer-mea/

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer. It's a great time to check out all the new places to play around the city. Check out the highlights here: https://www.phila.gov/2021-05-26-18-new-places-to-play-at-/

Get started today! Enrollment is open for the City of Philadelphia’s adult education classes. Classes include: Reading, writing and math English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) GED and HiSET prep ... Basic computer skills Online options are available. Sign up at phila.gov/adult-education

Take a break and go on a virtual tour with a new Parks & Rec @ Home video! Bill Salvatore takes you on a walk through Houston Meadow. Come along and explore this hidden gem!

Do you want to start an art project but are afraid of making a mess? Try this new painting technique from Alberta Gibson at Schmidt Playground! Masking tape keeps your design, and home studio, clean and neat.

We'd like to thank all of the contributors to the Parks & Rec @ Home Community Spotlight playlist! Thank you for shining a light on some of Philadelphia's communities this year. 1. Gambrel Playground 2. Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center 3. Seamaac, Inc.... 4. Bridesburg Recreation Center 5. Kendrick Rec 6. Athletic Recreation Center 7. Visual Arts at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation 8. Holmesburg Recreation and Cultural Center Like or follow their pages and watch the videos here

Thank you to all the groups who contributed videos to our Parks & Rec @ Home Sports and Movement playlist this year, including: 1. Vare Recreation Center 2. Gambrel Playground 3. Carousel House... 4. Ramp Playground 5. Gifford Recreation Center 6. Junod Playground 7. A.W. Christy Recreation Center 8. Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center 9. McVeigh Park & Recreation Center Like or follow them on Facebook, and watch their videos here

We're thanking all of the groups who contributed to our Parks & Rec @ Home Nature playlist, including: 1. Tree Philly 2. Bartram's Garden 3. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Outdoor Experience Program... 4. Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center 5. Pennypack Environmental Center Make sure to like or follow these groups to stay up to date on their programming! And watch the videos here

In the mood to dance? Check out this free class at Marian Anderson Rec Center this Wednesday!

Happy New Year, Philadelphia! We'd like to take some time to thank all of the groups who helped make Parks & Rec @ Home a success this year. Like or follow them on Facebook to stay up to date on their programming! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Arts playlist, including: 1. Kendrick Rec... 2. Simpson Recreation Center 3. Fox Chase Rec Center 4. Glavin Rec 5. Marie Winchester PG 6. Rivera Recreation Center 7. Visual Arts at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation 8. Star Players of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation 9. Smith Playground 10. McVeigh Park & Recreation Center 11. Carmella Playground See more

Did you know that Athletic Recreation Center was the site of the first major league baseball game? Learn more about the rich sports history of this rec center and its surrounding neighborhood of Brewerytown with resident Kevin Adickes.

Thank you to the Galman Group, who donated bags of school supplies to Daniel Boyle Memorial Recreation Center! These supplies will help students learning at access centers in Philadelphia.

Looking for a fun, safe Halloween activity? Join Cobbs Creek Recreation Center for their Trick or Treat Trail! Wear a costume and mask.

Searching for fall foliage off the beaten path? We have you covered! Check out our top spots for fall hikes in Philadelphia https://www.phila.gov/2020-10-08-fall-hikes/

It's story time on Parks & Rec @ Home today! Join the Pennypack Environmental Center (PEC) on a storybook trail through the meadow to learn all about the wildlife there. Be sure to follow PEC's Facebook page to stay updated about their fall programming.

Give back to the parks that gave us so much this year at Love Your Park Fall Service Day on 11/14. Sign up to volunteer now! https://loveyourpark.org/

Reminder: FDR Park is closed to vehicles today. It's the perfect time to take a walk, run, or bike ride! Find more info here bit.ly/FDRCarFree

Help your student stay focused and energized during virtual learning with one of our brain break activities! Check out our list here https://www.phila.gov/2020-10-07-parks-recs-top-brain-brea/

Let us introduce you to Naya, a young Philadelphian who sang at the Democratic National Convention in August! She loves the Girls on the Run program at Kendrick Rec. Get to know more about her in the video below!

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that is very harmful to many important plants and trees in our area. Starting in October, the lanterflies lay their eggs. You can help us limit next year's lanternfly population! Find out how below

Yesterday, we celebrated the start of renovations at Miles Mack Playground in West Philadelphia with Mayor Jim Kenney. The upgrades of this #RebuildPHL project are a result of community engagement with the residents of Mantua. Read more here https://www.radio.com//citys-rebuild-effort-breaks-ground-

Join Parks & Rec staff on a walk back in time around West Fairmount Centennial Distict! You'll see Smith Memorial Park, Ohio House, and Shofuso House & Garden, among other important locations. Watch below