Fairmount Park Conservancy

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Join Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation as the City officially kicks off the 2026 pool season with the first rollout of neighborhood pool openings across Philadelphia!

Come celebrate, learn about summer programs and resources for youth, and watch the ceremonial first plunge. 🏊‍♀️🎉

This spring, as Philadelphia began its final countdown to the FIFA World Cup, Fairmount Park Conservancy and partners like Comcast teamed up to prepare Lemon Hill to serve as one of Philadelphia’s most visible gathering places, ensuring the historic East Fairmount Park site is ready to welcome fans, neighbors, vendors, and visitors from around the world.

Lemon Hill has long been part of Philadelphia’s civic story, an historic landscape where generations of residents have gathered, explored, and connected with the city’s public spaces.

During the spring volunteer series, participants helped beautify and care for the site through tree care, litter and debris removal, trail edging, shrub plantings, and stewardship across the landscape. Their work helped prepare a welcoming, vibrant public space for one of the most visible moments in Philadelphia’s summer.

The effort reflects our mission to activate and care for parks through the power of people. It also shows how major events can bring new attention, partnership, and investment to the public spaces that serve Philadelphia every day.

Thank you to our partners Comcast, Office of Clean and Green, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, PHS Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and Lemon Hill Neighbors Association
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As World Cup nears, Lemon Hill gets ready for fans, vendors, and visitors – Fairmount Park Conservancy This spring, as Philadelphia began its final countdown to the FIFA World Cup, Fairmount Park Conservancy and partners like Comcast teamed up to prepare Lemon Hill to serve as one of Philadelphia’s most visible gathering places, ensuring the historic East Fairmount Park site is ready to welcome fan...

We’re hiring a Communications Specialist!

This role is an integral part of the Communications team, primarily responsible for developing clear, engaging, mission-driven content across print and digital platforms.

Working closely with colleagues across the organization, the Communications Specialist will tell the stories of the Conservancy’s programs, projects, and community partnerships while also helping promote park activities and events to our key audiences. Through engaging and accessible content, this role will advocate for healthy park infrastructure, celebrate park communities, and highlight how our organization and supporters bring parks to life.

The application deadline is June 18.

View the full listing and apply: https://myphillypark.org/opportunities