Help Philadelphia's new Department of Parks and Recreation secure much needed funding in this year's budget cycle.  Show City Council that you care about your parks and recreation - we need as many citizens as possible to make the case for parks and rec at City Council's Public Hearings!

PLEASE SIGN UP to testify at City Council's Public Hearings during one of the following times:

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 7, 2010 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 7, 2010 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 7, 2010 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

TO SIGN UP call Sharon Ortiz (in Council President Verna's office) at 215-686-3407.

Click here for tips for presenting your public testimony.
Check out our briefing paper for talking points.
Check out where Philadelphia's parks and recreation stand amongst other cities.