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Friends of FDR Park

Also called: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Friends of Historic FDR Park

A nonprofit that supports South Philadelphia's largest park. It backs park programs and local wildlife and works toward a long-term park plan.

  • Low cost

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What they do

Volunteer on Saturday mornings or at the Welcome Center desk, join as a member (membership starts at $25), or donate. The group says donations go to the park.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Neighbors

When and where

Regular volunteer hours are Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm. Welcome Center desk shifts run daily, 9 am to 4 pm. Events are posted on the group's calendar. The park is open daily: 6 am to 9 pm from April to October, and 6 am to 6 pm from November to March.

Park

Address
1500 Pattison Ave
Part of the city
South

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the general volunteer sign-up form on the Volunteer page of fdrparkphilly.org. You will then get a monthly newsletter with sign-up links for park work..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Regular volunteer sessions run Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm, and Welcome Center desk shifts run up to seven hours. Welcome Center volunteers get an orientation on their first day. Group and corporate volunteer days need a yearly membership.

Tips for your first visit

  • The Welcome Center is at 1800 Pattison Ave, and there is a restroom outside it.
  • For a desk shift, sign up through the shift spreadsheet linked on the volunteer page.
  • If you need community service hours, email stewardship@fdrpark.org.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The site gives a clear sign-up route and a first-day orientation for Welcome Center volunteers, but it does not say beginners are specially welcome..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Membership starts at $25. Group or corporate volunteer days require a yearly membership of $200 or $500. Donations are optional.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Two restrooms: one outside the Welcome Center at 1800 Pattison Ave, and one across from the skatepark, under I-95.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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