PARK(ING) DAY IS SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
We look forward to more public spaces and celebrating together—Friday, September 17, 2021!
First come, first served. Registration + Materials Deadline on August 31, 2021.
The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARKing) Day, this annual event re-imagines the possibilities of 160 square feet of public space. The event celebrates parks and other public spaces in cities across the country, and raises awareness of the need for more pedestrian-friendly spaces in our urban areas.
PARK(ing) Day was founded by Rebar, a San Francisco art and design studio, in 2005 to raise awareness of the need for green spaces in urban environments. Philadelphia celebrated PARK(ing) Day for the first time in 2008 with over 25 installations for relaxing, cycling, creating art, education, and socializing.
2021 KEY DATES
JULY 21 2021, INFO SESSIONOnline Webinar @ 12 Noon
AUGUST 17 2021, DESIGN REVIEW [ONLINE]Hosted by the Community Design Collaborative
AUGUST 31 2021, SIGN-UPS CLOSEAll team materials submitted to organizers
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6 2021, SIGN PICK-UPCenter for Architecture & Design, 1218 Arch Street
SEPTEMBER 17, THIRD FRIDAY OF SEPTEMBERPARK(ing) Day @ CITYWIDE
