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Join Philly PR Girl and The O’Hara Home Team for the 10th Annual Turkey Day Tailgate on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at FDR Park before the Eagles take on the Giants. Guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving-inspired feast, private luxury trailer access, seasonal drinks, games, and raffles, all while supporting the HEADstrong Foundation’s Donate A Turkey Dinner initiative.
Eat Hot Dogs. Fight Hunger. Join the tailgate party of the summer—prizes, swag, and impact for Philly families in need!Join us on Saturday, September 13th at FDR Park (Picnic Site 18) for an unforgettable tailgate experience with purpose! In collaboration with three iconic Philly brands—Dye Hard Fan, PHL Threads, and The Deli Collective—we’re hosting a high-energy event to raise awareness and support for food-insecure families in the Greater Philadelphia Area.🎉 Tailgate Party Begins at 2:00 PM: Arrive for music, hot dogs, giveaways and good vibes!🌭 Hot Dog Challenge (OPTIONAL): Not your average contest—each participant gets 9 hot dogs to eat.
Sis Walks & Talks is a sacred space for women to walk, talk, and heal together. Through intentional movement and meaningful conversation.Sis Walks & Talks is a community-centered experience designed for women to connect, reflect, and grow together-physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's more than just a walk; it's a safe space for meaningful conversations, sisterhood, and self-care in nature.This beautiful trail offers a peaceful, scenic setting where we can enjoy nature, move our bodies, ano engage in uplifting discussions.What to Expect:A refreshing walk through nature's beautyOpen and supportive conversationsLight nutritional snack & waterA welcoming space to connect with like-minded womenWhy
FDR Park is a 348-acre park located near the Delaware River including outdoor activities such as tennis, boating, skateboarding and more. Join us for a laid-back afternoon at this South Philadelphia park! We’ll enjoy a pizza picnic and classic yard games like cornhole and frisbee. It’s a great chance to meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, relax by the lakes, and soak up the park’s natural charm. Whether you're new to the group or a longtime member, come hang out and have some fun! Enter the park from Pattison Ave & 20th St and follow your GPS to the parking lot at
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA Join us to explore one of Philly’s Top 3 birding locations. This park has a few good birding areas including the lakes, woods and meadows of the old golf course. We will concentrate on areas that are productive each month. Due to consistent flooding in the park please be prepared for muddy and wet areas. Water-proof shoes or mud boots are recommended. Dress for weather. Meet at the parking lot east of the gazebo (39.9034994, -75.1787725), not at the gazebo. In case the gates are closed, please
Join naturalist Anisa George in gathering seeds from some of the many native plants that can be found in the South Philly Meadows at FDR Park. You can bring home seeds for your own pots and gardens or gather for LandHealth who will cultivate them at our native plant nursery for propagating throughout the city. We will walk a 2 mile loop. All ages are welcome. Please bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather and to protect yourself from poison ivy (also a native plant!) exposure. LOCATION FDR Park, Pickle Ball Courts, Delaware Expy, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
Join Lady Danni on a walk in FDR Park to learn about the beauty and utility of plants you may consider weeds!Many people think you have to go deep into the woods to forage, but you can find plants that can provide food and medicine anywhere plants will grow, and that includes lawns and in the cracks of the sidewalk. This walk is to show you the beauty and utility of many of the plants you may consider weeds. Join Lady Danni on a walk at FDR Park to learn more about the plants that grow in the Philadelphia/Lenapehoking area
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of one of South Philadelphia's only wild space.Forest Therapy, also known as “Shinrin-Yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, happiness, and a sense of awe. The Japanese words translate into English as “Forest Bathing” and refers to bathing in the beneficial compounds which trees emit, such as oxygen and phytoncides. Though the city's Master Plan has caused us to lose much of the forest in the Meadows, there are still many beneficial trees to accompany us as we walk. Why do I need
Join Lady Danni on a walk in FDR Park to learn about the beauty and utility of plants you may consider weeds!Many people think you have to go deep into the woods to forage, but you can find plants that can provide food and medicine anywhere plants will grow, and that includes lawns and in the cracks of the sidewalk. This walk is to show you the beauty and utility of many of the plants you may consider weeds. Join Lady Danni on a walk at FDR Park to learn more about the plants that grow in the Philadelphia/Lenapehoking area
Join Lady Danni on a walk in FDR Park to learn about the beauty and utility of plants you may consider weeds!Many people think you have to go deep into the woods to forage, but you can find plants that can provide food and medicine anywhere plants will grow, and that includes lawns and in the cracks of the sidewalk. This walk is to show you the beauty and utility of many of the plants you may consider weeds. Join Lady Danni on a walk at FDR Park to learn more about the plants that grow in the Philadelphia/Lenapehoking area
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
A gentle immersion in the infinite offerings of the natural world.
United By Blue is hosting a waterway cleanup event at FDR Park - RSVP here to join in on the fun!United By Blue is hosting a beach cleanup event in Philadelphia, PA! Please join United By Blue for a fun-filled Community Cleanup Event by volunteering to clean up your local waterway. The focus of the day will be cleaning up litter and debris from the shoreline of Philadelphia's own FDR Park. This could include the removal of items as large as tires and abandoned household furniture to as small as pesky microplastics and snack packaging; all cleaned up with the
APAPA-SE's summer event - volunteering for park cleanup, lunch, and a tour with master plan developers!APAPA-SE is excited to announce an in-person event at FDR Park in South Philadelphia!On Saturday, September 10th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, we will be participating in volunteer cleanup activities and hearing a presentation from the park’s management and architects about the upcoming master plan implementation.• 10:00AM to 12:00PM -- Volunteer clean up of the park with APAPA-SE members; all cleanup tools will be provided! • 12:00PM to 1:00PM -- Lunch + Master Plan presentation to discuss how the park’s master plan, how it
Calling all 5th–7th graders! Join us for a nature-writing camp in Philadelphia's historic FDR Park!In "Stories of FDR,” rising 5th–7th graders will spend the week creating writing inspired by the nature and history of FDR Park. Campers will explore the significance of this land using a range of different nature-writing genres, spanning from haiku to futuristic fiction. Together, instructors and campers will write stories about the land’s transformation and how they contribute to the landscape of nature.If the cost of attendance poses a financial barrier to you, we have full and partial scholarships available! Email info@cosmicwriters.org to ask about scholarships.
Exciting changes are coming to FDR Park over the next several years as part of the FDR Park Plan. Join us for an approximately 2 hour tour (with many stops) to learn more about how the FDR Park Plan’s two main zones; the Ecological Core and Urban Edge will balance nature, water, and human activity into one unified, climate resilient system. FDR Park Plan Overview from Fairmount Park Conservancy on Vimeo. Can’t make it? Take a virtual tour of the FDR Park Plan here and stay tuned to Fairmount Park Conservancy’s newsletter for more dates announced soon! COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: By registering for this event you are agreeing to follow ALL of