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The spring 2024 season of We Walk PHL is here, and we are thrilled to offer 20 places to take a walk in the park.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The Park Hopper Challenge is back! This free challenge encourages Philadelphians to explore the many parks across the city. The Park Hopper Challenge is led by We Walk PHL, a free program that organizes weekly walking groups across Philadelphia’s park system through a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Departments of Public Health andRead More The post Autumn is for exploration! Join the Park Hopper Challenge! appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fall is the perfect time to visit Philadelphia’s public parks. With over 10,000 acres of park land in Philadelphia, there’s so much to explore as temperatures cool and the trees’ fall colors emerge. Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life with projects, partnerships, and public programs designed to connect everyone with the city’s incredible parks.Read More The post Fifteen Ways to Enjoy Philly Parks this Fall appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The spring 2024 season of We Walk PHL is here, and we are thrilled to offer 20 places to take a walk in the park.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Our family field days are on the move! This summer, our much-loved day of games, music, and community fun made its East Fairmount Park debut. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, kids and families gathered at Mander Recreation Center for a vibrant Family Field Day hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy along with partners Philadelphia Parks &Read More The post Highlights from Mander Family Field Day appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Sorrentino as its new Chief Executive Officer! A highly respected leader with deep roots in civic engagement, urban planning, and strategic communications, Tony brings more than 25 years of experience advancing transformative initiatives across Philadelphia’s cultural, academic, and nonprofit sectors. His first dayRead More The post Introducing our new CEO, Tony Sorrentino! appeared first on Fairmount Pa...| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy is proud to be one of the partners behind We Walk PHL, a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks during spring and fall seasons. The fall season will begin September 1, but in the meantime the We Walk PHL GivePulse page has a great menuRead More The post Stroll through summer with We Walk PHL! appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Happy summer, Philadelphia! With 10,000 acres of parks to explore, we hope everyone will take advantage of long summer days (and warm evenings!) to enjoy Philadelphia’s incredible public parks. That’s why we’ve compiled the 2025 Summer Series – a season of free and low-cost outdoor programs designed to bring people together and encourage Philadelphians toRead More The post Yoga, hikes, dancing and more: Free park activities in July and August! appeared first on Fairmount Park Conser...| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Summer is here, so Fairmount Park Conservancy kicked off the season – and the new Fair Play Campaign – on Saturday, June 14 with a “Gateway to Play” celebration in FDR Park! Hundreds of people stopped by for youth sports, free paddle boating, food trucks, group walks and project tours, music, and an official-ribbon cuttingRead More The post Photos: Gateway to Play Celebration and Plaza Ribbon-Cutting appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life. We work with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks while nurturing our shared environment, cultural resources, and public health. We do this by: Creating healthy infrastructure: transforming and caring for parks to maximize their benefits for people and the environment, and Offering enrichingRead More The post Fair Play: A New Era for Philly Parks appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia has awarded a 2025 Grand Jury Award to Fairmount Park Conservancy for the restoration and adaptive reuse of Ohio House in West Fairmount Park. This historic building now serves as the primary office for the Conservancy and an accessible hub for park stewardship. Ohio House was one of 26Read More The post Historic Ohio House Wins Preservation Award appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
*Updated on July 29, 2025 with schedule changes* More than 30 Philly parks will host free movie nights this summer and fall, featuring favorites like “Moana 2,” “Wicked,” “A Minecraft Movie,” and many more! These screenings are organized by Philadelphia’s Park Friends Groups, in partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy. TheRead More| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy is a non-profit that leads and supports efforts to improve Philadelphia’s parks.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The Horticulture Center, a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, is located in beautiful West Fairmount Park. The Center was built in 1979 and sits on the site of the former Horticultural Hall and the 1876 Centennial Exposition building. The grounds and greenhouses are open daily and the venue can host private parties from 100 to 1,200 guests.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The Fairmount Park Trolley, which operated in East and West Fairmount Park from 1896 to 1946, provided a unique and memorable way for visitors to access and explore Fairmount Park, making 14 of its 16 stops in West Fairmount Park.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
