Philly Parks Entering Yellow Phase: Safer At Home

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Philadelphia’s Safer-at-Home Order (yellow phase) went into effect on June 5. The city will be scaling back restrictions on social and business activities in a way that prevents resurgence of the COVID-19 epidemic. Your safety is critically important – please continue to follow the advice of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Department: 

These recommendations have been created to support the Philadelphia Park Friends Network as we transition into the Safer at Home phase: 

What Yellow Phase Means For Neighborhood Parks: 

https://www.phila.gov/2020-05-30-what-the-yellow-phase-means-for-parks-rec-sites/ 

  • Parks and trails remain open, athletic fields and tennis courts are now open. Events and sports leagues are still not permitted. 
  • Park buildings, restrooms and facilities are closed 
  • Playgrounds will open for children, their caretakers and Parks & Rec summer programming 
  • Spraygrounds are expected to reopen in July 2020 with social distancing protocols and staffing 
  • Athletics courts remain closed to help prevent group sports. The hoops that were removed from basketball courts will not be reinstalled until further notice based on guidance from the Health Department.   

Events and Gatherings: 

The City Of Philadelphia recommends no gatherings outside of your immediate household.  This differs from the State’s recommendations of gatherings no larger than 25 people.  The difference in recommendations is due to Philadelphia having a higher rates of COVID-19 than most of the state.  The priority is keep you safe!  

  • Friends and Community Group permits will not be issued during the yellow phase.  
  • Please avoid social gatherings in the park with anyone outside of your household 

See attached Play It Safe Guidelines for tips to enjoy parks safely. Please remember to #PlayItSafePHL while enjoying Clark Park this summer!

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