Parks & Rec Heroes Fund
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States2-10 Employees
Parks & Rec Heroes Fund is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on supporting parks and recreation centers in the city. The group collaborates with local rec centers and parks within 15 Philadelphia zip codes where a significant portion of residents live on very low incomes, aiming to improve public spaces and strengthen community resources. Its work centers on securing more support for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and enhancing parks and recreation facilities to serve as vibrant hubs for neighborhood recovery from the impacts of Covid, with goals including safer, cleaner sites, expanded recreation programming, and increased tree canopy. The organization operates with a small staff and positions itself within the nonprofit sector dedicated to urban public spaces and community well-being. A recent development involves ongoing efforts to partner with local recreation assets to advance these objectives in the city.