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For Park Visitors What is Park(ing) Day? Park(ing) Day seeks to reclaim parking spots and transform them into engaging, people-friendly public spaces for one day a year. For more information, see our About Park(ing) Day page. When is Park(ing) Day? In 2012, Park(ing) day is on Friday, September 14, from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (times may vary by spot - Parks can only be in the space when it’s legal to park a car there. If the space is subject to rush hour or valet restrictions, then the park is subject to the same restrictions). How many spots are there usually? We usually have about 20 to 30 spots in Philadelphia. Where can I go to see parks? Parks are located all around Philadelphia, but are often concentrated in Center City. Closer to the date, we will post a map. This is so neat! How do I host a spot of my own? See the participant FAQ below! For Participants How do I sign up to host a spot for Park(ing) Day? Email parkingdayphila@gmail.com with your name, your organization's name (if applicable), and your desired spot location. Who can host a Park(ing) Day spot? Anyone can host a spot for Park(ing) Day, including activists, artists, architects, local businesses, and individual citizens. How much does it cost to host a spot? Absolutely nothing! Participants report spending everything from $0 to several hundred dollars on the materials for installations in their spots, with most on the lower end of the scale. The Parking Authority has also waived the need to pay for the parking spots during the day. We send a list of parks to the PPA in August, and they work with us to help make the day a success. What type of spots have people done in the past? See photos from past years at 2009 Photos & Media Coverage and 2010 Photos & Media Coverage. Are there any rules about the design of the parks?
There are just a few rules:
a. There must be a barrier between your park and the vehicular travel lanes, and the barrier must be tall enough that a driver can see it and know not to swerve into your park. b. No commerce or overt advertising can occur in the park. It’s okay to advocate for an issue, or to say “This park brought to you by XYZ Landscape Architects”, but parks cannot look like trade show booths. c. Park construction cannot encroach on vehicular travel lanes, at any height. d. Parks can only be in the space when it’s legal to park a car there. If the space is subject to rush hour or valet restrictions, then the park is subject to the same restrictions. How can I ensure that my space is available on Park(ing) Day? We hand out “no parking” placards a few weeks before Park(ing) Day, and you can post these at your space ahead of time. If your space is on Chestnut or Walnut Streets, just be ready to go as soon as the rush hour restrictions end, and you should be fine. Also, it helps if you can be a bit flexible – if you post your space and someone disregards the placard, just go to the next closest available space. The PPA is willing to cooperate with us but they don’t have the resources to tow for Park(ing) Day. Is there a deadline for selecting park locations? We ask that you provide the following information by August 1, to assist with coordinating with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (send info to parkingdayphila@gmail.com): a. Location of your park. b. Meter number if space is metered (not applicable in Center City or anywhere with kiosks). Meter number is usually 7 digits. c. Group organizing the park. d. Contact information for team leader (email and cell phone). |
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