Your Guide to Spring Fun at Philly Parks & Rec Sites!

Spring is officially in full bloom! Just in time for Earth Day and Arbor Day, our parks are buzzing with seasonal energy. We're inviting you and your family to get outside and celebrate the season at Parks & Rec sites across the city.

Family Fishing with Discovery Pathways
Ongoing series
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
FDR Park Boathouse - 1500 Pattison Avenue, 19145.
Join us to learn and try fishing, right here in South Philly. We provide rods, bait, and instruction. All ages are welcome. Fishing is Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. See more details online.

Grand Opening of the Agriculture Resource Center (ARC)
April 22, 2026
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fairmount Park Hort Center Parking Lot - 90 N. Horticultural Dr. , 19131.
Join us to kick off the opening of the ARC, a free community event space for learning, tool library, and compost and mulch access. The first capital project of the Philadelphia Urban Agriculture Plan, built to support agriculture across the city. Learn more details.

Musica En El Barrio Jazz Appreciation Month featuring Vibe-A-Delphia
April 25, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Waterloo Playground-2502 N. Howard St. 19133.
Local 77-274 and the American Federation of Musicians present Musica En El Barrio for Jazz Appreciation Month! Join us for a free, family-friendly event featuring live jazz by Vibe-A-Delphia. All are welcome! Questions? Call 215-685-9891.

East Parkside Earth Day Celebration
April 25, 2026
Noon to 2p.m.
Clayborne & Lewis Recreation Center-1101 N. 38th Street, 19104.
Learn how to make a WORLD of difference while sharing your ideas to help design fun, learning-focused spaces. Food, music, raffles and fun for all ages. Questions? Call 215-685-7654.

Cobbs Creek Celebrate Trails Day
April 25, 2026
10 a.m. to 2p.m.
Cobbs Creek Park-Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway (North of Whitby Ave), 19143.
Join us with an early morning trail walk followed by free activities including horseback riding, fishing, bird watching, artwork, a plant giveaway, and more! See more details on Instagram.

Sheep Shearing Day
April 25, 2026
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fox Chase Farm-8500 Pine Road, 19111.
Join us for Pennypack's 30+ Year Annual Sheep Shearing Day at Fox Chase Farm . Experience the vital connection between nature & agriculture through demos, tastings, workshops, local organizations, and the history of Fox Chase Farm as an important green space and education center for Philadelphia. $5 Cash Entry Fee. NO Registration Required. Stop by to join the fun. See more details on Facebook.