Water Tower Recreation Center

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is looking forward to the New Year! We apologize for the continued interruption from programming due to covid-19, there is no new information at this time as to when we will reopen. We will try to keep everyone updated as we get information. Please forward any concerns, problems, or issues to [email protected] Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and healthy New Year!... -WT Crew

Wishing all a very merry happy new year. We will update everyone as we are informed as far as programming our recreation center. Hang in the all.

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Parks & Rec staff and access center students share their answers in this Parks & Rec @ Home video. Take a look and then tell us what you're thankful for in the comments!

Access centers at Parks & Rec sites will remain open to provide internet access, adult supervision, and safe fun to students who are learning virtually. Find more about the access centers here:

How do you play basketball safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let Parks & Rec staff and access center students at McVeigh Park & Recreation Center show you how! (Hint: it involves wearing a mask.)

It's Gritty's first day as a student at the Access Center at Murphy Recreation Center in South Philadelphia! See his take on virtual learning. Thank you for the visit, Philadelphia Flyers, and for the partnership Philadelphia Office of Children and Families!

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.

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/

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/

Free tickets are now available for the next round of #ThePhillyDriveIn Halloween movies presented by T-Mobile. Get yours before they vanish into thin air. Reserve yours here

TreePhilly is back for fall giveaways, continuing their mission to establish a tree canopy in every neighborhood! Check it out and learn more about the program here http://ow.ly/NNKD50BsKVw

Thank you to Parks & Rec staff who welcomed students to virtual learning at sites serving as access centers! They are providing a safe environment where student...s can focus on schoolwork and receive free meals. Learn more about phase one of the access centers https://www.phila.gov/programs/access-centers/

(Covid) Summer Camp 2020 was like no other! I’m so happy that we were able to provide a safe and enjoyable 6 week program with some social interaction when our kiddos needed it most ! My 19th summer and I’m holding fast to my tradition of a last day lunch and picture with my PYN babies.

Mrs. Sarah & Miss Zoë’s Group B took a walk to Pastorious Park on Tuesday and collected some items for their sun prints! Awesome activity and they came out great!

Week #2 of our summer day camp!

Get excited! Camp will kick off on Monday, July 6th. To keep campers and staff safe, all campers over 8 are now required to bring and wear a mask at camp, except while eating. Learn more about our 2020 summer camp plans: https://www.phila.gov/2020-06-07-parks-recs-summer-day-cam/