The Friends of FDR Park is a community-led nonprofit organization dedicated to stewarding and advocating for FDR Park. We are committed to achieving our vision of building one of the greatest …

Upcoming Events at FDR Join us for fun and community here in South Philly’s urban oasis! Check out our calendar below to find nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and special events! You can …

Pedestrians and bikers are still welcome to enjoy the park free of charge during these days, but all vehicles will need to pay the fee to utilize the parking lots. The fees collected from overflow parking …

In late 2017, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation initiated a series of efforts that would lead to a long-term, multi-decade plan to restore and revive FDR Park.

Shaped by their father’s romantic vision of landscape architecture, the Olmsted Brothers designed a picturesque park with curving roads and paths, curated views of architecture and landscape, and a …

One of the most diverse bird habitats in Philadelphia, there have been nearly 205 species cited in the park. Check out programming and events by BirdPhilly, a project by the Delaware Valley …

Check or money order is the only accepted form of payment and can be made out to “Fairmount Park Trust Funds”. Please visit the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation website for more permit related …

The park has been described by professionals and in magazine articles such as Thrasher and Skateboarder to be a concrete, skateboard paradise. The skatepark is located towards the south …

Renowned for urban birding due to its position on the Atlantic Flyway, the Pennsylvania Audubon Society has designated the Lakes an Important Bird Area (IBA). Check out a pair of binoculars and a …

We are open daily! April through October: 6am - 9pm November through March: 6am - 6pm Outside of these times, the gates to the park are closed to car traffic. Contacts us: Thank you for enjoying and …