Fairmount Park Commission

The Fairmount Park Commission (FPC) is the city’s organization responsible for overseeing the entire 9,200 acre Philadelphia Park System. 

The FPC is comprised of 16 members: six ex-officio members and 10 citizens appointed by the Board of Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. The six ex-officio seats are held by the Mayor, the President of City Council, the Public Property Commissioner, the Deputy Streets Commissioner, the Recreation Commissioner and the Water Department Commissioner.

The FPC’s mission is to preserve, protect and maintain the open space, street trees, natural and cultural resources of all Philadelphia parks for the recreation and enjoyment of citizens and visitors.

At present, the FPC has a staff of 188 employees and an operating budget of $13.2 million, which represents less than half of one percent of the entire city budget.