April 17, 2017
Albert Yee/Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Parks on Tap will return summer 2017.
Back in February, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and FCM Hospitality gave us great news. Parks on Tap, the traveling beer garden, would return for summer 2017.
This season, Parks on Tap announced it would be traveling to 20 different parks. Below are 16 of the confirmed locations and dates.
| Location | Date |
| Azalea Garden | May 17 through May 21 |
| FDR Park Boathouse | May 24 through May 29 |
| Belmont Plateau | May 31 through June 4 |
| Matthias Baldwin Park | June 7 through June 11 |
| Columbus Square | June 14 through June 18 |
| Paine's Park | June 21 through July 3 |
| Strawberry Mansion Bridge | June 28 through July 4 |
| Shofuso Japanese House & Garden | July 5 through July 9 |
| Schuylkill Banks | July 12 through July 23 |
| Jefferson Square Park | July 19 through July 30 |
| Lemon Hill | July 26 through Aug. 6 |
| Aviator Park | Aug. 2 through Aug. 13 |
| Gorgas Park | Aug. 9 through Aug. 13 |
| Penn Treaty Park | Aug. 16 through Aug. 20 |
| Clark Park | Aug. 23 through Sept. 4 |
| Cliveden Park | Aug. 30 through Sept. 4 |
Some are repeats from last year, when Parks on Tap first launched, while others are new.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the beer garden will be open from 5-10 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the hours are extended, with the garden opening at 1 p.m. and closing at 11 p.m. Hours of operation on Sundays are noon to 10 p.m.
"We provide fresh food, beer on tap, wine, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages in a festive outdoor environment, featuring comfortable chairs, hammocks and clean restrooms," Parks on Tap states.
