Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Plan outlines a 10-year strategy for the equitable growth and care of Philadelphia’s urban forest.  The City and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation released its first-ever Philadelphia Tree Plan on February 23, 2023. Over 9000 residents provided input in the plan...

Two chances to enjoy our local Delaware Watershed waterfront debut tonight Want to enjoy our local watershed with snacks, a cold drink and friends? Parks on Tap has offically returned for the Summer season, with TWO locations on the banks...

Philly residents have a love-hate relationship with its trees. The city launched a campaign to address the decline in the city tree canopy. Philly is in desperate need of trees. The city has lost 6% of its tree canopy cover...

A new park project is underway in Bridesburg with new funding from PennDOT More good news for the city who just boosted their national park quality ranking. The Northeast riverfront neighborhood of Bridesburg will be the site of a sweeping...

Creek check: are rising temps luring you into the Wissahickon Creek? You should read this. During a “normal” year in June, local residents can look forward to cooling down in one of the city’s public pools, an oasis for those...

We’ve had a banner year at the Parks Alliance— with an emphasis on equity in our public spaces. Thanks to the help of supporters, we at the Parks Alliance have invested time and resources in our community spaces at unprecedented...

Join Orchestra 2001 at Race Street Pier for the US premiere of composer/environmentalist John Luther Adams’ “Across the Distance” for many French horns in an outdoor space. FREE and open to the public. Two performances at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm...

Over the past few months on Green Philly, we’ve been sharing details on the outstanding nominees for the first SustainPHL Awards on August 18th. SustainPHL aims to recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of sustainability activists and acknowledge the impact...

Philly has over 10200 acres of park land. How can you make a difference? LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day 2015 This Saturday, wake up and volunteer in your favorite Philly park to make a difference during the LOVE Your Park Fall...