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City Approval for Fairmount Park Conservancy to Manage Parts of FDR Park

Original title: Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy, under which the City would lease to the Conservancy portions of the City-owned premises known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for the Conservancy’s use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair, all under certain terms and conditions.

Record date · June 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Philadelphia has authorized a allowing the Fairmount Park Conservancy to take over the operation, maintenance, and repair of specific areas within Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park.

Why it matters

This agreement shifts the responsibility for the daily management and upkeep of designated sections of FDR Park from the City to a private non-profit organization for a multi-year term.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Fairmount Park Conservancy

The organization assumes operational and maintenance responsibilities for specific areas of the park under a multi-year lease.

Directly affected

Philadelphia residents

Residents will interact with park areas managed by the Fairmount Park Conservancy rather than the City's Parks and Recreation department.

Key Facts

  • The City of Philadelphia is authorized to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy.
  • The agreement covers specific portions of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park.
  • The Fairmount Park Conservancy is granted authority for the use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair of the leased areas.
  • The bill (File 260430) has been officially enacted.
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  • The legislation was reviewed by the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Fairmount Park Conservancy own FDR Park?
No, the park remains City-owned; the Conservancy is only leasing specific portions for management and maintenance purposes.
What responsibilities does the Conservancy have under this lease?
The Conservancy is responsible for the use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair of the leased areas.

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Outsourcing Park Maintenance

The city is formalizing a shift toward private non-profit management for specific sections of a major municipal park.

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  • Controversy20
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