Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Philadelphia - Playstreets
Closes designated streets to traffic so that kids have a safe place to play when school is out. Playstreets supervisors open and close the streets to traffic each day. Parks & Rec's Summer Food Service Program provides daily lunches or snacks. Participants can use free play equipment and supplies.
1515 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Eligibility:
To be considered for Playstreets, your block must:
  • Take part in the summer food program. (Serve free meals to children 18 and under).
  • Have a block resident volunteer to be a Playstreet supervisor.
  • Not be within two blocks of another approved Playstreet, playground, or rec center.
  • Be a small, one-way street. No numbered street will be considered unless it is a dead end.
  • Have 75 percent of residents on the block sign the petition agreeing to a Playstreet.
Hours: Playstreets Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (215) 685-2720
  • (215) 683-3600
Email Address: Wydeeia.Williams@phila.gov
Fee Amounts: Service provided free of charge
Intake Procedure: Call or email to apply to have a Playstreet, or to object to an application.
Geographical Area: Philadelphia County
Helpful Tips: All applications must go through an approval process before a Playstreets permit is issued.

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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Philadelphia - Playstreets
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