Park(ing) Day is coming to Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 16 and local activists, designers and citizens will transform street or metered parking spots into temporary public parks (aka “parklets”). So far here’s what’s happening in West Philly, and everyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy the following parks:
Repair the World Philadelphia will create a parklet on the 200 block of S. 40th St.- People’s Emergency Center (PEC) will create parks at 3750 and 4116 Lancaster Ave. There will be a seating area open to the public and activities throughout the day.
Many more parklets will be created throughout the city this Friday, so check out this interactive map.
The event will be held from approximately 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Park(ing) Day is a worldwide event held on the third Friday in September.
And just a reminder that there are several more permanent parklets in University City that pop us every spring, so we hope you’re enjoying them while the weather is still warm. If you need a reminder where they are, check out this post.
September 16th, 2016 at 11:44 am
“Repair the World Philadelphia will create a parklet on the 200 block of S. Locust St.”
There’s no such street and no such block. The location of that Parklet as shown on the map is at S. 40th St. and Locust Street, or “the 200 block of S. 40th St., near Locust St.”, or “200 S. 40th St., at the corner of Locust St.”
September 19th, 2016 at 11:52 am
Thank you so much for clarifying.