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Public Parks

Villanova's 42-acre Stoneleigh Estate to become public garden

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Infrastructure

Philadelphia plans to acquire abandoned swing bridge over Schuylkill River

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Amusement Parks

Knoebels named 'best family park' in United States

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Smoking

Bill would ban smoking at Jersey Shore beaches

Eagles

Montgomery County town (sort of) names park after Carson Wentz

Events

Take part in Philly's fourth LOVE Your Park Week

Lemon Hill Park Family

Parks

South Philly park: Stop letting dogs relieve themselves where kids play

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Design

Archaeological dig at Shofuso unearths remnants of long-forgotten Japanese bazaar

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Parks

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge gets annual $1M federal investment

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Lifestyle

Four reasons to be excited for springtime in Philly

Development

Drexel partners with Brandywine Realty Trust on visionary Schuylkill Yards project

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Skateboarding

Pop-up skateboarding park to illuminate Drexel's Leonard Pearlstein Gallery

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Development

Mayor Kenney plans $300 million in bond sales for public parks, rec centers

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Development

LOVE sculpture finds a new home – for now

Events

Explore America's National Parks at the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show

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History

Honoring George Washington and his troops in Philly

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Lifestyle

Where to watch the sun rise in Philly

Sunrise Philly

Parks

WATCH: Skaters take final ride at LOVE Park in stunning video

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Skateboarding

Skateboarders enjoy reprieve, lament end of era at Love Park

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Parks

Love Park reopens to skateboarders before renovations

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Parks

Advocates push for bike trail on abandoned rails in Bucks

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Lifestyle

Lanier Playground in Grays Ferry to receive $1.2 million for improvements

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Events

The Bacon Brothers to play benefit concert for Philly's Viaduct Rail Park

Lifestyle

Maps compare size of massive Fairmount Park to Central Park, Grand Canyon, etc.

Investigations

Human remains discovered off trail in Delco park

Ridley Creek State Park

Development

Revitalization of Smith Playground breaks ground

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Development

New 10-acre park coming to Bridesburg

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Parks

LOVE Your Park Day kicks off in Philadelphia with citywide volunteer clean-ups

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Parks

Philly's first 'elevated park' unveiled in University City

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Development

Designers reveal final plan for LOVE Park renovation

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Tourism

The world can now virtually explore Bucks County

Trekking

Events

Glow in the Park lights up Smith Memorial

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Parks

New park Pier 68 opening on Delaware waterfront next week

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Development

Columbus Square redesign hits $2.8M funding goal

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Naps

Best spots in Philly for an outdoor nap

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Pets

Celebrate National Dog Day with these pup-friendly activities

Design

Plans for Roxborough's new pocket park unveiled

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Recreation

Six fabulous summer day trips

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Health News

Health concerns prompt closing of Pa. park to swimmers

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Parks

Bucks County police say #GetaRoom to couples in parks

Papal Visit

City considers exceptions on camping in Philly parks during pope's visit

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Events

The Oval kicks off 2015 summer programming

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