Program
Park Friends groups
Connects residents to one of more than 100 community led Friends groups that clean, program and advocate for their local park.
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What they do
Find the Friends group for your park on the city's map or list, then go to one of its cleanup days or events.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Neighbors
When and where
Each Friends group sets its own cleanups, programs and meetings, so ask the group for its schedule.
We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Find your nearest park on the map on the city's Park Friends groups page, then contact that group directly..
What to expect
What a first visit looks like depends on the group you pick. Typical activities include park cleanup and beautification days, fundraisers, recreation and education programs, and advocacy for park improvements. The city page does not list age rules, waivers or supplies, so ask the group about those.
Tips for your first visit
- Use the map to find the group that covers your park, since each group runs its own events.
- Ask the group what to wear or bring, because the city page does not list supplies.
- Ask about age rules before bringing children.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Any resident can find a group on the city map or call the city's Stewardship Office, but the page does not list each group's sign-up steps..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet
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.
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.
- Website: phila.gov Source: City of Philadelphia volunteer programs on phila.gov department pages, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: PPRstewardship@phila.gov Source: City of Philadelphia volunteer programs on phila.gov department pages, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (215) 683-3679 Source: City of Philadelphia volunteer programs on phila.gov department pages, seen October 8, 2026
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 2023 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- City of Philadelphia volunteer programs on phila.gov department pages, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Website, Summary, Audience, Requirements, What they do, How, What to expect, First visit tips, Email, Phone
- City of Philadelphia volunteer programs on phila.gov department pages, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Requirements
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