User:Jllm06/List of parks in Philadelphia

This is a list of parks, gardens and protected areas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Many parks in Philadelphia are owned by the city and overseen by the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, but are supported through a variety of friends groups, community organizations, volunteers and donations.

The largest park in the city is Fairmount Park, which consists of 63 parks with 9,200 acres (3,700 ha), all overseen by the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation.

Independence National Historic Park is a 55-acre (22 ha) federal park centered around Independence Mall that includes over 20 historic structures and museums located in the vicinity of the four landscaped blocks between Chestnut, Walnut, 2nd, and 6th streets.

Three entities manage most parks within Philadelphia. Each agency has its own responsibilities for its own parks.
 * Federal – US National Park Service (NPS) - both open-space and historic properties
 * State – Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA CNR)
 * Municipal – Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

Additionally, some parks are privately owned and managed. Access to these private parks may be restricted.

Federal

 * Independence NHP
 * Washington Square
 * John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

State

 * Benjamin Rush State Park

Other

 * Awbury Arboretum
 * Bartram's Garden
 * Franklin Square (Philadelphia)
 * Glen Foerd on the Delaware
 * Morris Arboretum
 * Penn Park
 * Penn's Landing
 * Philadelphia Zoo
 * Pier 68
 * Race Street Pier
 * Saunders Park Greene
 * Schuylkill River Park Community Garden
 * Schuylkill River Trail
 * The Woodlands (Philadelphia)