Free Family Fishing
2026-07-22 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-29 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-05 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-12 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-19 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-26 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-02 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-09 16:00 - 18:30 UTC and 12 more dates | Boathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, 19145, United States
Join us to learn and try fishing right here in South Philly. We provide rods, bait, and instruction. All ages are welcome, no experience necessary.
We test the water in Edgewood lake weekly and it is clean and safe. Fish include bass, catfish, sunfish/ bluegill, carp, and more.
Fishing is on Wednesdays From 4-6:30 PM
Dates: Every Wednesday April 22nd – August 5th + more in the fall
Check our instagram for updates: @discoverypathways

Free Community Boating Days
2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 13:30 and 1 more date
Join us for Free Community boating days at least twice a month. We provide basic instruction and support for you and your family to get out and enjoy a day on the water. We have rowboats, kayaks, and canoes. Boats are available for 30-minute slots.
All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. No experience is needed and there is no pre-registration. Check our instagram for updates: @discoverypathways

Boating Dates for 2026: 10:00am-1:30pm – March 21, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 30, June 13, June 18, July 25, August 1, August 8

Health Fairs
2026-10-17 10:00 - 13:30
Join us for a day of recreation and wellness at FDR Park!
We are so excited to host this event with our community partners. All activities are free and come-and-go, no registration possible. Activities include free boating on Edgewood Lake as well as yoga, zumba, cooking demos, smoothies, art, learn to bike and games. We will be giving away free produce so be sure to bring a bag to take home some fresh fruits and veggies!
April 25th, 10:00am-1:30pm
October 17th, 10:00am-1:30pm
