Parks

Drexel Lawn Park

Drexel plans new 'front lawn' to replace demolished dorms in University City

SEPTA altering multiple bus routes due to I-95 cap project at Penn's Landing

SEPTA Bus Changes

William Penn statue will not be removed from Philly's Welcome Park, NPS says

William Penn statue

458-acre Girl Scout camp in Montgomery County to be permanently preserved

Camp Laughing Waters

Chestnut Street bridge over I-95 scheduled to close Jan. 15 ahead of demolition

Penn's Landing Park rendering

New 46-acre park planned in Delco at site formerly owned by convent

Aston Park Convent

Demolition of Walnut Street pedestrian bridge at Penn's Landing is underway

Walnut Street Penn's Landing

Play street curling, admire holiday lights in Franklin Square this winter

franklin square winter

Flannel Fest, park cleanups and an ice rink: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide ice rink

Bicentennial Bell, given to U.S. by Queen Elizabeth II, to be permanently displayed in Old City

bicentennial bell garden

Family-Friendly

City seeks volunteers to clean, plant trees at over 90 Philly parks

love your park 2023

City breaks ground on 10-acre waterfront park in Bridesburg

Bridesburg Park

Family-Friendly

Franklin Square to host Halloween-themed mini golf, trick-or-treating and a pumpkin patch in October

Fall Franklin Square

Hike your way through Wissahickon Valley Park with the All Trails Challenge

Wissahickon Valley Park Trails

Canoes, fishing gear used by youth programs vandalized at FDR Park, friends group says

FDR Park Vandalism

Center City's largest pollinator garden to bloom in Sister Cities Park

sister cities park garden

New FDR Park playground to open with largest swing set on the continent

FDR Park megaswing

Renderings show proposed plans for Thomas Paine Plaza redesign

Thomas Paine Plaza

New art installation depicts Philly's LGBTQ history through old photos

Gayborhood Public Art

This year's Chinese Lantern Festival features a dragon tunnel and fortune-telling wall

Chinese Lantern Festival

To prevent skin cancer, free sunscreen is available at 46 Pennsylvania state parks this summer

Sunscreen State Parks

Boozy spelling bees and an Italian market festival: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

italian market.jpg

Family-Friendly

Spruce Street Harbor Park reopens for summer season on Friday

Spruce Street Harbor Park 2023

Family-Friendly

Help beautify Philly's green spaces during Love Your Park Week

Love Your Park Week

Philly to install more than 100 security cameras to create 'safety net' around city rec centers

Security Cameras Philadelphia

Parks on Tap's 2023 schedule set to begin with pop-up bar at Azalea Garden off Kelly Drive

Parks on Tap 2023

Boathouse Row to go dark for 8 months due to light upgrades

Boathouse row lights

Construction of Penn's Landing park over I-95 finally approved to begin, PennDOT says

Penn's Landing Park Start

Former Chester County golf course to be converted into public park

Loch Nairn Chester County Park

New Graffiti Pier park plans get boost with $2 million in federal funding

graffiti pier park.jpg

Family-Friendly

Explore Fairmount Park and win prizes during a digital scavenger hunt this winter

Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt

Start 2023 outdoors with First Day Hikes at state parks in Pennsylvania and South Jersey

First Day Hikes 2023

Compost your pumpkins at these community drop-off sites in Philly

State park opens in Chester County as part of $45 million conservation investment

Chester County State Park

Wissahickon Valley Trail bridges reopen after 18-month renovation project

Wissahickon Valley Trail bridges

Parks on Tap is taking its beer garden to 5 neighborhoods this fall

Parks on Tap Clark Park

Wetland revitalization begins at FDR Park in effort to improve wildlife, plant habitat

FDR Wetland

Basketball court dedicated to Kobe, Gianna Bryant opens in West Philadelphia

Benjamin Franklin Parkway redesign project seeks public input

Ben Franklin parkway Redesign

New Jersey state parks, forests and recreation areas are free to enter this summer

NJ Parks

Parks on Tap returns to Fairmount Water Works for summer season

Parks on Tap Water Works

Philadelphia parks drop in national ranking due to funding cuts caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Parks Ranking

LINK trail from Philly to Jersey Shore is part of Camden's $100 million parks plan

LINK trail Camden

previous Page 2 of 9 next

Just In

Must Read

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. found not guilty in abuse case

Marty Small Not Guilty

Drinking tea instead of coffee may be better for your bones

Tea Bone Health

Watch Party PHL releases limited-edition beer to celebrate women's sports in Philly

Philly women's sports beer

Street art and hip-hop fuel a fundraiser for people experiencing homelessness in Kensington

Recovery Done Simple Sign

As NBA trade season begins, four Sixers officially become eligible to be traded

Edwards Watford 12.11.25