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6ABC, April 9, 2024
Volunteers take advantage of nice weather to plant trees in Fairmount Park

Metro Philadelphia, April 4, 2024
The great outdoors: Where to enjoy Philly parks this season

6ABC, March 8, 2024
Philadelphia’s iconic Boathouse Row lights glowing once again after $2.1M upgrade

CBS, March 8, 2024
Boathouse Row lights return along Schuylkill River in Philadelphia for 1st time in nearly 1 year

KYW, March 8, 2024
After a year in the dark, Boathouse Row hits the switch on new LED light system

The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 8, 2024
New programmable Boathouse Row lights go live: ‘A renewal of hope’ along the Schuylkill

WHYY, February 24, 2024
Teams of adults and kids completing fun, quirky missions in Fairmount Park this weekend, during the WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt

The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 13, 2024
Sports fields are an integral part of new FDR Park plan

The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 10, 2024
At FDR Park’s new playground, designers say being a little scared is kind of the point

Axios Philadelphia, February 8, 2024
Lights returning to Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row

CBS, February 8, 2024
Boathouse Row lights in Philadelphia come back on March 7 after LED upgrade

Fox29, February 8, 2024
Boathouse Row’s iconic lights will finally turn back on next month

KYW, February 8, 2024
Back and brighter than ever: Boathouse Row to debut new LED light system next month

6ABC, February 7, 2024
Boathouse Row in Philadelphia will soon be shining bright again

NBC10, February 7, 2024
Flip the switch: Lights on Boathouse Row set to return after $2.1M renovation

The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 2024
Boathouse Row will be relit with programmable lights you can ‘book’ for a party

Philly Voice, February 7, 2024
Boathouse Row’s new lights to debut in March after a year of darkness

Axios Philadelphia, February 1, 2024
Weekend events in Philadelphia: Trolls, Black cinema and a scavenger hunt

Visit Philly, February 1, 2024
17 Great Things to Do for Presidents Day Weekend in Philadelphia 2024

KYW, January 29, 2024
‘Wintour Scavenger Hunt 2024’ invites you to explore Fairmount Park for the next 4 weeks

Philly Voice, January 29, 2024
Greenhouse yoga to resume in Fairmount Park

WHYY, January 15, 2024
Clearing invasive species as part of the 29th annual MLK Day of Service

KYW, December 26, 2023
The local heroes and stories that inspired us in 2023

The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 17, 2023
Philly’s ambitious tree plan gets a $12M boost from federal grant

KYW, November 12, 2023
New playground completed at FDR Park, part of $250 million redevelopment project

CBS Philadelphia, November 9, 2023
Annual Love Your Park Fall Weekend returns to Philadelphia

6ABC, November 8, 2023
FDR Park unveils North America’s largest swing set

The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 2023
90 Philly parks need volunteers for cleanup and planting weekend

South Philly Review, October 31, 2023
New playground open at FDR Park

Metro Kids, October 31, 2023
New Educational Hub and Play Space Now Open in FDR Park

NBC10, October 25, 2023
Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Philly areas in need of environmental improvement

Billy Penn, October 24, 2023
Photos: The mega swing set at FDR Park’s Verna Playground is open for play

Good Morning America, October 24, 2023
America’s largest swing set now open in Philadelphia

Metro Philadelphia, October 23, 2023
Love Your Park Fall Clean-Up gives Philly a fun way to give back

Philly Voice, October 23, 2023
City seeks volunteers to clean, plant trees at over 90 Philly parks

Billy Penn, October 12, 2023
Fairmount Park’s ‘Trolley Trail’ is officially open, with a unique slanted arch tunnel and lots of history

The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 12, 2023
Refurbished Philly Trolley Trail leads to hidden gem bridge in West Fairmount Park

West Philly Local, October 5, 2023
Public tours in Fairmount Park highlight Philadelphia’s Black and neighborhood history

The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 2023
FDR Park brings movies in Spanish, salsa dancing, and more for Hispanic Heritage Month

Axios Philadelphia, September 7, 2023
Ask Axios: The people who live in Philadelphia’s historic homes

The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 31, 2023
$35 million in grants given for Delaware River watershed protection in Philly, South Jersey

West Philly Local, August 30, 2023
Enjoy walking and meeting neighbors? Join We Walk PHL

KYW, July 31, 2023
This nighttime tour of Fairmount Park gets out of this world

Philly Voice, July 21, 2023
Philadelphia will be home to the biggest swing set in North America

Philly Voice, July 18, 2023
New FDR Park playground to open with largest swing set on the continent

NBC10, July 18, 2023
South Philly’s FDR Park to be home of North America’s largest swing set

KYW, July 17, 2023
New playground in FDR Park will feature the largest swing set in North America

Philadelphia Magazine, July 17, 2023
17 Big Ideas to Make Philly a Kid-Friendly City

Grid Magazine, June 28, 2023
Park groups take native plantings beyond the urban wilds

Visit Philadelphia, June 8, 2023
A Guide to 100+ Outdoor Movie Screenings in Philly in Summer 2023

The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2, 2023
Historic house in Fairmount Park gets a makeover and a new occupant

Al Día, June 2, 2023
Fairmount Park Conversancy awarded $10 million grant to transform FDR Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 24, 2023
$100 million has been raised for FDR Park’s redevelopment. About $150 million is left to go.

CBS, May 14, 2023
“Love Your Park Week” kicks off at Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia

Fox29, May 13, 2023
Philadelphia’s Love Your Park week sees hundreds of volunteers in massive park clean-up

KYW, May 9, 2023
Nearly 100 green spaces will get a makeover during Love Your Park Week

Philly Voice, May 9, 2023
Help beautify Philly’s green spaces during Love Your Park Week

KYW, May 2, 2023
Community walking initiative returns to nearly 20 Philly parks

Philadelphia Magazine, April 20, 2023
Your Guide to Earth Day Events and Volunteering Around Philly

Metro Philadelphia, March 28, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day in Philly parks all throughout April

Associated Press, March 18, 2023
Lights out for Philly’s famous Boathouse Row, for now

The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 15, 2023
Boathouse Row lights along the Schuylkill are about to go dark for 8 months for a major upgrade

WHYY, March 15, 2023
Boathouse Row going dark for eight months for lighting system overhaul

Philly Voice, March 15, 2023
Boathouse Row to go dark for 8 months due to light upgrades

The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 23, 2023
Philly to hire its first city forester, and plant thousands of trees over the next decade

WHYY / Plan Philly, February 23, 2023
After years of work, Philly releases final plan to increase the city’s tree canopy

Philly Voice, February 14, 2023
Planting trees in neighborhoods may help residents live longer, study finds

Philadelphia Magazine, February 09, 2023
Forget Dinner: Try These Unique Valentine’s Day Dates

Al Día, January 27, 2023
The Southeast Asian food and cultural market in FDR Park will now have a permanent home

The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 26, 2023
FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market will find a permanent home in southwest corner of park, city announces

KYW, January 22, 2023
Explore, tour and connect with nature at Fairmount Park’s WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt

Visit Philly, January 19, 2023
35 New Things to Do in Greater Philadelphia for 2023

Billy Penn, January 17, 2023
More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet

Philly Voice, January 15, 2023
Fairmount Park Conservancy to offer weekly indoor yoga classes in greenhouse, boathouse

WHYY / Plan Philly, January 13, 2023
Discover the ‘hidden gems’ of Philly’s Fairmount Park via scavenger hunt

Philly Voice, January 08, 2023
Explore Fairmount Park and win prizes during a digital scavenger hunt this winter

Philadelphia Magazine, January 08, 2023
The Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Philly This January

Metro Philadelphia, January 08, 2023
WinTOUR in Fairmount Park offers a fun way to explore

Philadelphia Business Journal, October 27, 2022
Philadelphia’s Most Admired CEOs of 2022: Announcing this year’s honorees

Philly Voice, October 25, 2022
Here’s how to get a free tree for your yard so you can help improve Philly’s canopy

WHYY / PlanPhilly, October 21, 2022
How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard

KYW, October 20, 2022
Roundabouts, other safety measures give Parkside residents better access to Fairmount Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 15, 2022
Why the FDR plan is a chance for Parks & Rec to do right for the environment and the community

The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 5, 2022
The redesign of FDR Park is the kind of planning Philly should get behind

South Philly Review, September 19, 2022
Much to do at FDR Park this fall

UPenn School of Design, September 16, 2022
Made in Philly: At FDR Park, Weitzman Alums Bring Ecology and Recreation into Focus

CBS, September 9, 2022
“Bailar in FDR Park” celebrates Hispanic culture with salsa, bachata dance classes

Next City, September 6, 2022
A $31 Million Wetland Restoration Project In South Philly Breaks Ground

KYW, August 23, 2022
FDR Park renovations to include new wetlands

Axios Philadelphia, August 19, 2022
Wetland project breaks ground at FDR Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 18, 2022
A 33-acre wetland project at FDR Park will break ground soon

WHYY, August 18, 2022
Revised FDR park plan includes more nature, no golf

Philly Voice, August 18, 2022
Wetland revitalization begins at FDR Park in effort to improve wildlife, plant habitat

6ABC, August 9, 2022
A walk in the park: We Walk PHL walking group promotes fitness, community

Landscape Architecture Magazine, August 2022
The Lakes and the Locals

South Philly Review, July 19, 2022
New playground coming to FDR Park

WHYY, July 15, 2022
FDR Park is getting a new pop-up play space designed by kids

CBS, July 13, 2022
Officials Break Ground On New Playground At FDR Park In South Philadelphia

WHYY, July 13, 2022
New playground in South Philly to be named after political trailblazer Anna Verna

WHYY, June 21, 2022
Philly parks draw visitors from 6 countries during international conference

The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 2022
With Segway tour, Philly kicks off international parks conference boasting 900 people from 200 cities

WHYY, June 17, 2022
‘Phenomenal and elegant’ Philly walking group motivated by self-care, community

South Philly Review, June 09, 2022
City announces $100,000 grant for Vendors Association of FDR Park

KYW, June 08, 2022
City grant leads to new step in creating permanent Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park

WHYY, June 08, 2022
Cambodian vendors to become permanent part of FDR Park

WHYY, May 18, 2022
FDR park renovation officially begins with Welcome Center groundbreaking

The Philadelphia Tribune, May 18, 2022
FDR Park holds groundbreaking for new welcome center

KYW, May 18, 2022
$250M FDR Park facelift begins with phase 1 groundbreaking

Next City, April 13, 2022
Can Walking Together Heal a Neighborhood?

BillyPenn, April 10, 2022
Philly spring trail preview

WHYY, March 26, 2022
Philly offering 350 free trees for residents to plant at home

Audacy, March 26, 2022
Youth soccer day shows importance of accessible sports fields

BillyPenn, February 10, 2022
Philly parks to transform city