Public Programs

All FDR Park Programming is in collaboration with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and made possible by the support of our members. Please consider supporting these efforts by becoming a member

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Regular and Recurring Programs

Nature Walk Saturdays

Join our weekly nature walk series! Times and subjects will vary but (weather permitting) there will always be a nature walk in FDR Park on Saturdays from April through September. Come out to learn more about butterflies, trees, bats, and wildflowers.

Specifics of the walk- including time and subject will be added to the calendar as it gets closer to the date of walk.

Archery

Curious about archery? Please join us every week for beginner-friendly sessions, at the only totally cost-free outdoor archery range in the city. At our range:

Pre-registration is not necessary. Walk up, First Come, First Served.
All equipment provided, no outside bows allowed. Due to the nature of our bows, we recommend this activity for ages 10 and up. However, for safety's sake, final calls regarding ability to shoot is up to the session's Rangekeeper, based on height, weight, and strength of the individual.
Certified instructors to walk you through your first shot

Archery has moved to baseball field #4 next to the American Swedish Historical Museum

Live Music

“Not Just Jazz” every other Tuesday at the Gazebo/Olmsted Overlook (June-October) 6-8pm (shifting to 5:30-7:30 at the end of August)

Free Music
Food trucks
Bring your own blanket or chair

Presented by the Friends of FDR Park and Jazz & other soulful sounds (JOTSS), curated by Lorraine Yarborough

Gardening Workshops

Seed Swaps & Garden Socials

Meet your fellow local gardeners. Whether beginner or advanced, share seeds, knowledge, passion and more!

Fall & Spring Planting 101

Learn sustainable gardening tactics, when and what to plant, container garden tips, local Resources, and more!

Native Plant & Pollinator

Learn how you can support Native Pollinators with Native Plants!

Herbwise: Plant Ally Study Circle

Weekly journey into the heart of herbal wisdom

Tai chi

Join us weekly on Tuesdays at 10am for a complete workout to relax the mind, restore the body and rejuvenate the spirit. Sessions are led by Kirsten Erwin.

Neighborhood & Cultural Events

Some these events include:

Hispanic heritage
Holi celebration
Pride
Friends of FDR Park Summer Music Festival
Earthweek
Community dinners

Boating & Fishing

Join Discovery Pathways for their free community boating and fishing days from Spring through Fall!