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Q: I'm planning on visiting Fairmount Park. How can I get a map? A: Please call the Fairmount Park Conservancy at 215-988-9334. For general questions about the Park call 215-683-0200 or surf through this site. Q: How can I tell if a park is part of the Fairmount Park system? A: Click here to view a list and map of our 63 regional and neighborhood parks. If you don't see the park you're looking for, visit the City of Philadelphia's Department of Recreation for their list of parks. Q: When is the Horticulture Center open and what's their phone number? A:The Horticulture Center is open from 9 am to 3 pm. The Center grounds are open from 9 am to 5 pm. You can reach the Horticulture Center by calling 215-685-0048. Q: Where can I find information about the Fairmount Park Commission's strategic plan? A: Click here. Q: Where was Rocky filmed? A: South Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Q: How does New York City's Central Park compare to Fairmount Park in size? A: Central Park is 843 acres compared to Fairmount Park's 9,200 acres. Q: Are there any employment opportunities in Fairmount Park? A: Fairmount Park frequently has paid and unpaid positions available throughout the year. For information on what is available please click here. For information on permanent civil service employment please visit the City's Personnel Department website for current openings. If your question has not been answered, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you. Thanks for your interest.
Q: Where can I learn to ride a horse? A: Horseback riding lessons are offered at several locations. Click here for more information. Q: Can you rent horses anywhere in the park? A:No. Q:Is there a facility in Fairmount Park that rents row boats for use on the Schuylkill River? A:No, but there are lots of other things to do. Q:Is there a place to rent bikes in Fairmount Park? A: Bike rentals are available at Lloyd Hall. If your question has not been answered, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you. Thanks for your interest.
Q: Who is responsible for the trees on my street? A: The Fairmount Park Commission is responsible for all street trees in the City of Philadelphia. The Commission accomplishes this responsibility through the use of private contractors. Q: What kinds of trees may I plant along my curb? A: The Fairmount Park Commission has put together a list of approved trees which will thrive in an urban setting, have a good track record, and won't interfere with overhead wires. If you plant a large species under electric wires it may need severe "pruning" by the utility company. Before planting, you'll need to get a permit from the Street Tree Management Division who must approve the species and the site. Q: How will a newly planted tree affect my sewer, water lines, sidewalk and/or building's foundation? A: If you choose the correct tree, site and planting conditions, your tree shouldn't interfere with you sewer, waterline, etc. Most tree roots grow in the soil's top 12 inches and spread well beyond the tree's canopy in search of water and nutrients. They don't "attack" underground mains, unless these are already damaged, providing entrances for developing roots. An adequate and generous tree pit, or long narrow continuous "tree lawn" will provide the best conditions for establishing and maintaining a "well behaved" street tree with the environment needed to survive in the city. Q: Where can I get help once I agree to plant a new street tree? A: Fairmount Park will plant a tree for free after the site has been inspected and the correct species determined. Contact the Street Tree Management Division at 215-685-4363 for more info. Q: How do I take care of my tree? A: Adequate site preparation and maintenance (free of weeds), mulched and watered (5-8 gallons each week for the first two years), stakes (to prevent damage from automobile doors and the like) and pruning (best left to Tree Tenders or professionals). For additional information click here. Q: Should I fertilize my newly planted trees? A: This is not necessary as a properly prepared tree pit or lawn will provide all the nutrients your trees will need. Q: Can I plant flowers or other things in the pit? A: Planting annuals or other plants in the tree pit is not recommended. Other plants will compete with the tree for water and nutrients. Q: Who's responsible for pruning a mature tree or removing a dead one? A: Fairmount Park can prune and/or remove your street tree. An Arborist will inspect your site and recommend proper service. Pruning and removals are performed on a first come, first served basis using available funds. PERMITS Q: How can I get a permit to reserve a date and time to take wedding photos in Fairmount Park? A: Call the Fairmount Park's Special Events Office at 215-685-0060 or click here to access our downloadable forms. Q: I'm planning a family reunion and want to reserve a picnic location in Fairmount Park. How do I do that? A: Call the Special Events Office at 215-685-0060 for a permit, stop by their office in the CASE Building, 4301 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 from 11 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday or click here to access our downloadable picnic permit applications. Please note that picnic permits for the next calendar year are not available until the Tuesday after the Monday Presidential holiday in February. Q: What should I do if someone is using the picnic site which I paid for? A: Call the Fairmount Park Rangers at 215-685-0144. Q: My company wants to reserve a ball field for the season. How can we get information about that? A: Call the Athletic Facilities Office at 215-685-0052, pick up a permit application at their office in the CASE Building, 4301 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 between 11 am and 3 pm, Monday through Friday, or click here to access our downloadable athletic field permit applications. Athletic permits are issued for one time, seasonal or tournament use. If your question has not been answered, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you. Thanks for your interest.
Q: I would like to plant a tree or donate a park bench in memory of a loved one. How can I do that? A: Call Fairmount Park at 215-683-0209 or click here for more info. If your question has not been answered, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you. Thanks for your interest.
Q: Where can I find more info about the attractions in Fairmount Park? A: Colonial Homes -Throughout the year, tours of the 18th century houses in Fairmount Park are given by the Park House Guides of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Individual and group tours may be arranged, in advance, by calling Park House Guides Office at 215-684-7926. Boathouses and Outdoor Sculptures- Philadelphians in the 18th & 19th centuries found beauty, sculling, fishing, swimming, and ice skating along the Schuylkill River. Follow in their footsteps by taking a walking tour. You'll also see some of the city's outstanding collection of public sculpture. For more info call the Park House Guides Office at 215-684-7926. Fairmount Water Works - Together with its gardens, the picturesque and sophisticated Water Works was a "must see" for all Americans and visitors abroad. The five acres set aside for the Water Works in 1812 was the genesis for Fairmount Park as we know it today. For info on Interpretive Center Tours call 215-685-0723. Park Trolley Tours - Colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and historical information are combined into a fast moving two-hour narrative that will both entertain and educate. The trolley visits selected Fairmount Park historic houses throughout the year based upon hours of operation, the season, and special events in the park. Trolleys tours run year round. For hours and information call 215-923-8522. Centennial Model - Look for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition Model when the Please Touch Museum moves to Memorial Hall in 2007. If your question has not been answered, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you. Thanks for your interest. MISCELLANEOUS Q: Can you use metal detectors in the Park? A: No. Q: Where is the recycling center? A: The Fairmount Recycling Center is located at 3500 Recycling Center Driveway (Close to the intersection of Ford Road and Chamounix Drive) in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131. They can be reached at 215-685-0108. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3 pm. Q: Where can I get free woodchips? A: A City of Philadelphia resident, proof provided by driver's license, can take away for free up to a 30 gal trash can full of material (compost, firewood, and manure). Any amount over that there is a charge that is arrived at by weight, with a $10 minimum. If your question has not been answered, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you. Thanks for your interest. |
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