May 15th, 2020

May 15th is Play Day for Love Your Park at Home!

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Friday, May 15th is Play Day during Love Your Park @ Home! Here are all the things you can learn, share, and do to celebrate play in Philly parks!

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LEARN: Why play is important

Never Too Old to Play: Rethinking American Playgrounds | Meghan Talarowski | TEDxPhiladelphia

Remember the playgrounds of your childhood? The giant swings and warp speed merry go rounds? But look around today and find a sea of rubber and plastic "bubble wrapped" play. Find out how American playgrounds can "spark joy" again, for all ages. Meghan Talarowski is the founder and director of Studio Ludo, a non-profit dedicated to building better play through research, design, and advocacy. She has degrees in architecture and landscape architecture, over 15 years of experience in the design field, and is a certified playground safety inspector. Her research focuses on how the design of play environments impacts physical health and social behavior, and has been presented at conferences worldwide. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. 

 

SHARE: Your park-themed playlist!

Share a link to your playlist listing your top park themed songs! What songs make you think about the park? What songs do you associate to the park? Let us know how you groove in your park! If you need some inspiration check out our playlist above!

DO: Join a virtual nature scavenger hunt at 3:00pm

Tag along this fun and fascinating Nature Scavenger Hunt in beautiful Pleasant Hill Park along the Delaware River with our friends at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at 3:00pm. 

Watch at 3:00pm

BONUS: Play "I Spy" during Love Your Park @ Home!

Look outside and learn about the plants and animals in your park or back yard by playing I Spy!

Play "I Spy!"

Upcoming Love Your Park @ Home Events

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Penn Treaty Park September Service Day

September 20th at 9:00am
1301 N Beach St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Join us for a rewarding volunteer opportunity at Penn Treaty Park! We're coming together to clean and green this beloved community space. Volunteers are encouraged to water, weed the pollinator garden, and clean up litter. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and it's absolutely free to participate. Let's make a positive impact on our environment and enjoy a morning of giving back to our community. We hope to see you there! Tools provided.🌱

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Evenings with PPR Stewardship: Fisher Park

September 21st at 5:00pm
Fisher Park

Help clean up and beautify the trails at Fisher Park! Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's Stewardship Team for a volunteer project to pick up trash, clear trails, and remove overgrown invasive species. All tools and materials will be provided- including work gloves (though you're welcome to bring your own). Volunteers should bring water, sun protection, and snacks. Restrooms may not be accessible nearby. These events will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or thunder or severe weather conditions!

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Cobbs Creek Community Workday

September 22nd at 9:00am
700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday at Cobbs Creek Park!

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