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Revitalizing Parks and Public Spaces

In addition to creating new gardens and green spaces, Philadelphia Green works to improve the appearance and vitality of existing public landscapes, both in downtown Philadelphia and in surrounding neighborhoods. It currently oversees the rehabilitation and management of several high-profile sites, including the grounds of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the adjacent Azalea Garden, John F. Kennedy Boulevard (from 20th Street to Amtrak's 30th Street Station), Penn's Landing along the Delaware River, and the 26th Street Gateway that leads travelers to the city from Philadelphia International Airport.

Philadelphia Green's Parks Revitalization Project partners with volunteer groups, the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and the Fairmount Park Commission to clean, beautify and maintain more than 70 neighborhood parks, making them thriving centers of community life. To join or start a neighborhood park group, or for info about upcoming volunteer opportunities, call 215-988-1611or email parks@pennhort.org.

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