Philadelphia Parks And Recreation | Audacy

Philadelphia park system rises to No. 28 in national index

May 25, 2025
Broad Street Run 2025 kicks off Sunday with earlier start time, road closures planned

May 2, 2025
Philly places 32nd on national nonprofit’s list of parks in largest US cities City ties with Lincoln, Nebraska and San Jose, California in Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore ranking

May 22, 2024
Conservation nonprofit marks 100 years of work in Wissahickon Valley Park

May 5, 2024
11 South Philly residents sue to stop city’s overhaul of FDR Park The suit claims the renovations will cause ecological damage

March 27, 2024
Mayor Parker appoints new heads for Parks and Rec, Labor Departments The mayor will also retain 2 Kenney appointees to lead Records, Water Departments

March 7, 2024
New playground at FDR Park is part of $250 million renewal project Anna Verna Playground, named after the late City Council president, is among the first parts of the full plan

November 12, 2023
First phase begins to transform Bridesburg industrial riverfront to a scenic park

October 8, 2023
Double Dutch meetup reclaims West Philly rec center in the name of joy Center recently renamed to honor Tiffany Fletcher, Parks and Recreation worker killed last year by stray gunfire

July 23, 2023
New playground in FDR Park will feature the largest swing set in North America Legacy program launches for sponsorship of pieces of FDR Park's forthcoming Anna C. Verna Playground

July 17, 2023