Culture And Recreation

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Table Of Contents

  1. Activities and events
  2. Apply for a Philadelphia Activities Fund grant
  3. Find a playground or recreation center
  4. Find a swimming pool
  5. Get a library card
  6. Get a trail permit
  7. Make an appointment at the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Historic Archive
  8. Rent a Parks and Recreation venue
  9. Volunteering

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1. Activities and events

Find public activities and events in the City.


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1.1. Enroll in a youth Parks and Recreation program

How to sign up for a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation youth program.


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1.2. Events in Philadelphia parks

Calendar of special events scheduled to take place in Philadelphia parks.


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1.3. Find Philadelphia Parks and Recreation activities

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation offers activities for everyone. To find activities, use the Parks & Rec finder.


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1.4. Register for summer camp

Enroll in a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation summer camp.


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2. Apply for a Philadelphia Activities Fund grant

Apply for money from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.


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3. Find a playground or recreation center

Resources to help you find a playground, recreation center, or athletic field in Philadelphia.


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4. Find a swimming pool

Link to Philadelphia’s free indoor public pools, which are open year-round, and link to list of free outdoor public pools open in summer.


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5. Get a library card

Sign up for a library card to borrow books, movies, music, and more from the Free Library of Philadelphia.


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6. Get a trail permit

Get a permit to use trails in Philadelphia.


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7. Make an appointment at the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Historic Archive

Information about making an appointment at the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Historic Archive.


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8. Rent a Parks and Recreation venue

Rent a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation venue for your event.


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9. Volunteering

Find or post a volunteer opportunity.


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9.1. Find a volunteer opportunity

Find an opportunity to volunteer in your community or the greater Philadelphia area.


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9.2. Nominate someone for a Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition Award

How to nominate someone for an award that recognizes Philadelphia’s standout volunteers and National Service members.


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9.3. Post a volunteer opportunity

How to post opportunities on the City’s free online volunteer-matching portal.


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