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RECREATION CENTERS

Philadelphia Code tit. 15, ch. 15-700
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Philadelphia Code § 15-701 Hours of Operation - Public Posting.

§ 15-701. Hours of Operation - Public Posting. The Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to issue rules and regulations, applicable to all recreation centers, on the following matters relating to public posting of the schedule and hours of operation of each such recreation center: (1) Clear and public posting of hours of operation on or around the exterior of the building or, where such notice of hours would not be easily visible from the property line, such other manner of posting on the premises that will provide clear and public notice of hours of operation; (2) Clear and public notice of hours of programming and hours of operation at a central location inside of the entrance of the recreation center; (3) Clear and public notice of changes in regular hours, of holiday schedules reasonably in advance of such changes, and of periodic departures from otherwise regular hours reasonably in advance of such periodic departures; (4) Clear and public posting of emergency closings and emergency programming changes both indoors and on or around the exterior of the building, whenever practicable; and (5) Website posting of information under subsections (1) through (4) on the official Department of Parks and Recreation official website. Notes 29 | Added, Bill No. 170724 (approved November 13, 2017), effective December 13, 2017.

Philadelphia Code § 15-702 Programs for Disabled Children.

§ 15-702. Programs for Disabled Children. (1) The Recreation Department shall staff every Class A Recreation Center with at least one Recreation Leader trained to provide programs for disabled children, specifically those with special needs. Notes 30 | Renumbered, Bill No. 170724 (approved November 13, 2017), effective December 13, 2017.

Philadelphia Code § 15-703 Definitions.

§ 15-703. Definitions. (1) Reported Criminal Incidents. Any violation of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and any violations of Act 64 of April 14, 1972, P.L. 233, § 13, as amended (35 P.S. § 780-113), for which any law enforcement official having jurisdiction within Philadelphia County initiates an arrest of an individual or issues a summary citation against an individual. (2) Individual. A natural person. Notes 31 | Added, Bill No. 120828 (approved April 2, 2013), effective January 1, 2014; renumbered, Bill No. 170724 (approved November 13, 2017), effective December 13, 2017.

Philadelphia Code § 15-704 Recreation Centers - Annual Report Detailing Crimes Occurring Within the Boundaries of any Recreation Center.

§ 15-704. Recreation Centers - Annual Report Detailing Crimes Occurring Within the Boundaries of any Recreation Center. The Parks and Recreation Department shall annually generate a report containing the details of any and all reported Criminal Incidents which have taken place on the grounds or within the boundaries of any Recreation Center, located in Philadelphia County. Notes 32 | Added, Bill No. 120828 (approved April 2, 2013), effective January 1, 2014; renumbered, Bill No. 170724 (approved November 13, 2017), effective December 13, 2017.

Philadelphia Code § 15-705 Availability of Feminine Hygiene Products.

§ 15-705. Availability of Feminine Hygiene Products. (1) Definition. For purposes of this Section, the term "feminine hygiene products" shall mean the tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. (2) Availability of feminine hygiene products. Staffed recreation centers shall provide feminine hygiene products to be used at the facility, either by use of a dispenser or to individuals upon their request. Notes 33 | Added, Bill No. 210364 (approved June 23, 2021).

Philadelphia Code § 15-706 Animal Free Areas.

§ 15-706. Animal Free Areas. (1) No person may bring any animal into or onto any recreation facility if the Department has posted public notice that such park or playground is “animal free”, or a similar designation, except for service, guide or support animals, excluding emotional support animals, as consistent with federal and state law. (2) Each area created or designated by the Department as a “Dog Park”, “Dog Run”, or similar designation, may have specific rules and regulations regarding the use of that site that are posted at the site. (3) A person who brings an animal onto any recreation facility shall have it on a leash not exceeding six feet in length (including the handgrip but not including the collar or harness) and shall be able to fully control the animal at all times. This prohibition shall not apply to dogs off leash within a specifically designated and fenced-in dog park or dog run. (4) A person who brings an animal into or onto any recreation facility shall clean up and properly dispose of all feces created by the animal. (5) A violation of any provision of this Section is subject to a civil monetary penalty of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000). Notes 34 | Added, Bill No. 241082 (approved June 26, 2025).
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-294734Fetched: 10/27/2026

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