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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

Philadelphia Code tit. 15, ch. 15-600
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Philadelphia Code § 15-601 Parks and Playgrounds - Hours of Operation.

§ 15-601. Parks and Playgrounds - Hours of Operation. (1) No person shall be in any park or playground owned or controlled by the City, other than those playgrounds regulated by subsection (2), except between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., unless the Recreation Department extends such hours in connection with any particular facility because of a City sponsored or approved event or activity. (2) No person shall be in any playground designed as a tot playground for the use of children under six (6) years of age except between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. from October 1 through March 31 or between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. from April 1 through September 31. (3) Exception: The provisions of this Section shall not apply to parks and playgrounds under the jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission pursuant to Section 15-201.

Philadelphia Code § 15-602 Definitions.

§ 15-602. Definitions. (1) Reported Criminal Incidents. Any violation of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and any violations of Act 64 of 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 23 | Added, Bill No. 120827 (approved April 2, 2013), effective January 1, 2014.

Philadelphia Code § 15-603 Parks and Playgrounds - Annual Report Detailing Crimes Occurring Within the Boundaries of any Park or Playground.

§ 15-603. Parks and Playgrounds - Annual Report Detailing Crimes Occurring Within the Boundaries of any Park or Playground. 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 Park or Playground, located in Philadelphia County. Notes 24 | Added, Bill No. 120827 (approved April 2, 2013), effective January 1, 2014.

Philadelphia Code § 15-604 Parks and Recreation Facilities - Permits and Licenses for Use of Facilities.

§ 15-604. Parks and Recreation Facilities - Permits and Licenses for Use of Facilities. (1) No permit or license for the use of any Park or Recreation facility identified in subsection 15-604(2), shall be issued unless: (a) the application for the permit or license is accompanied by an Impact Statement detailing the physical impact, including wear and tear, the use might have on the facility; (b) the application for the permit or license is accompanied by a Cost Estimate approved by Parks and Recreation to restore or repair the facility to its condition prior to the use; (c) the person to whom the permit or license is to be issued, commits in writing to complete the restoration or repair of the facility to its pre-use condition within twenty four (24) hours following the conclusion of the use; and (d) the obligation to restore or repair is secured by escrowing with the City in readily available funds, an amount not less than two hundred percent (200%) of the Cost Estimate for restoration or repair. (2) Parks and Recreation Facilities identified 26 in this subsection shall be subject to the requirements of subsection 15-604(1): (a) Von Colln Field, located at 23rd and Pennsylvania Avenue. Notes 25 | Added, Bill No. 130412 (approved September 25, 2013). Enrolled bill numbered this as Section 15-602; Section and all internal references renumbered by Code editor. 26 | Enrolled bill read "indentified".

Philadelphia Code § 15-605 Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds.

§ 15-605. Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds. (1) Children's Play Areas. All parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, undergoing renovation or rebuilding shall provide play areas for children that are inclusive and accessible for all disabilities and special needs. Special needs shall include but not be limited to children in wheelchairs, children with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, or hearing or vision impairments. (2) Adult Fitness Areas. All parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, undergoing renovation or rebuilding shall provide adult fitness areas to all adults to accommodate a diversity of fitness levels and abilities. These areas shall be accessible to people in wheelchairs and to those who might have other disabilities including but not limited to, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and hearing or vision impairments. Notes 27 | Added, Bill No. 160304 (approved August 24, 2016).

Philadelphia Code § 15-606 Animal Free Areas.

§ 15-606. Animal Free Areas. (1) No person may bring any animal into or onto any park or playground 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 park or playground 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 park or playground 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 27.1 | 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/0-0-0-294713Fetched: 10/27/2026

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