Summer is just around the corner! What better way to spend your warmer days than out and about in our parks?

We all know the summer staples like family fun at The Oval, music-filled nights at the Dell Music Center, and Parks on Tap, our traveling beer garden that gives back– but there is also lots of fun to be had in your own backyard!

Here are five neighborhood parks to watch this summer:

Gorgas Park
6300 Ridge Ave., 19128 | Northwest Philadelphia

• Put your green thumb to good use at Garden Club, Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Stock up on local fruits and veggies at the weekly Farmer’s Market. McCann’s Farm and J’s Gouramaze bring the farm to the city every Friday from 3-7 p.m. until late October.
• Get your groove on with the Gorgas Park Concert Series. The fun kicks off with the Roxborough Music Festival on June 2 from 1-9 p.m. Then, every other Thursday, there will be free outdoor concerts in the park from 6-9 p.m. The recurring concert series starts June 28 and runs through September 15.

Penn Treaty Park
Columbia Ave. And Beach St., 19125 | Riverwards

• Last year, this riverfront park got a new playground. Celebrate the playground’s 1st Birthday Party with food, games and music on Friday, June 8 from 6-9 p.m.
• Take a trip Back to the ‘80s on Saturday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best ‘80s costume.
• Get your Independence Day celebrations on early with the annual Freedom Rocks the Park concert on Saturday, June 30 from 2-9 p.m.
• The Philadelphia Orchestra is putting on a very special performance at Penn Treaty Park as part of its HEAR initiative. The Free Neighborhood Chamber Orchestra Concert will take place on Saturday, July 21 at 5 p.m.

Burholme Park
Cottman Ave. and Central Ave., 19111 | Northeast Philadelphia

• Did you miss the Night Market at the park earlier this month? Don’t worry! There’s another food truck festival coming to the park on August 18!
• The Ryerss Museum & Library is a hidden gem. Discover the oddities that lie inside this historic house, with rich treasures from Eastern lands. The museum and lending library are free to visit from 12-4 p.m., Fridays-Sundays.
• Plan a family outing to the Burholme Golf & Family Entertainment Center. There’s lots of fun to be had at the driving range, mini-golf course, batting cages, arcade games, and more. The center is open every weekday until 8 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Kick back and relax with the whole family at Brews at Burholme. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company will provide local craft beers, and discounts will be available for games at the Entertainment Center. The monthly events will take place from 12-6 p.m. on June 17, July 28, August 25, September 22, and October 20.

Clark Park
4301 Chester Ave., 19104 | West Philadelphia

• Browse the unique vendors at the Uhuru Flea Market, and maybe even take home something nice. The annual craft fair takes place from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on June 23, August 18, and October 20.
• Celebrate the official start to summer at the Clark Park Music & Arts Festival on June 16 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Local acts include GrandChildren, TJ Kong and The Atomic Bomb, EDO, and more.
• Bring a blanket and cozy up for Shakespeare in Clark Park. From July 25-29, the theater group will be putting on a free glam rock production of the classic Twelfth Night.
• Get a relaxing start your weekend. Every Friday in August, there will be a free movie screening in the park from 7-10 p.m.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
1500 Pattison Ave., 19145 | South Philadelphia

• Take a stroll in the park with We Walk PHL. The free, guided walking series meets in FDR Park across from the American Swedish Museum at 9 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from now through June 23, and from September 3 through October 14.
• Get fit! There are plenty of ways to stay active in FDR Park. Plan a visit to the golf course or tennis courts, and keep an eye out for yoga classes.
• Cool off on the water with Wheel Fun Rentals. On nice days between April and October, you can rent kayaks and pedal boats from 11 a.m. to sunset.
• Experience history at the American Swedish Historical Museum. This unique cultural institution is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 12-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission prices range from $2-$10.

There’s fun to be had in all of our parks all summer long! Try out our finder tool for places and programs, and stay up to date with our events calendar.