RECREATION
Fun in the Philadelphia Area!
Philadelphia is full of activities and events with something of interest for just about everyone. Visit the sites listed below to find out where to have fun in the Philadelphia area. You will find information about summer camps, museums, the zoo, programs specifically for people with disabilities and activities for the whole family.
Adapted Sports
Adaptive Sports Association: www.asadurango.org
Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports: www.centeronline.com
Recreation for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Vacations, travel, Adult School, information on a variety of recreational activities
Philly Fun Guide is the Philadelphia region's first comprehensive, up-to-date consumer website featuring entertainment events. Philly Fun Guide will include music, dance, sports, fairs, festivals, outdoor activities, tours, parades, dining and more. (Note - Has ability to search for accessible events)
Experience Pennsylvania the official site for Pennsylvania tourism
Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau
Philadelphia Attractions - Greater Philadelphia Tourism Board
Philadelphia for the Kids! Special events for kids at local Museums, Zoos, Aquarium and history sites)
Philadelphia Inquirer Entertainment Guide
A calendar of events and activities in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 123.com
A Web directory for thing to do in Philadelphia (Musuems, Sports, Churches)
Fun on the Web – Two nifty websites for games: www.funbrain.com and www.factmonster.com
Liberty Resources
The Socialization and Recreation section of the Liberty Resources web site lists a wide variety of fun things to do in Philadelphia. While they can’t guarantee full accessibility, they do believe the listed activities to be ramp accessible with accessible bathrooms except where they have indicated otherwise. This resource includes a cross section of activities including athletics, museums, theaters, city tours and more. Participating in sports is a wonderful way to meet people and make friends. Their athletic section is particularly good with information about adapted sports opportunities in the area. This site also lists socialization opportunities specifically for people with disabilities and nightlife opportunities for everyone!
Museums, Tours, History and fun
Philadelphia Department of Recreation
Athletic Groups and Recreation Programs
Neighborhoods Online’s information page about sports and athletic groups and recreation programs in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Recreation and Leisure Help Line
When operational, this help line will connect you with an information specialist who will provide you with information and referrals to organizations that provide recreation and leisure services for people with disabilities. Their number is 877-986-4550 voice or 877-986-5432 TTY.
Parent Education Network Recreation, Vacation and Travel Information
This site provides travel and vacation information for people with disabilities.
Disability Central
Visit this gathering place for people with disabilities to find information, community and fun! Their Active Teen center is an online place where teens can socialize, educate each other and just have fun together. Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association (EPVA)- Sports and Recreation
EPVA's Sports and Recreation program exposes individuals with disabilities to a wide variety of competitive or participatory events that can build self-esteem and restore fulfillment to their lives.
Summer Camps
A listing of summer camps in Philadelphia and surrounding area.
National Recreational Resources and Publications
Removing barriers to health clubs and physical fitness facilities - this excellent guide shows examples of how exercise facilities can be designed to make themselves accessible to people with disabilities (pdf file).
UCP Sports and Leisure
Vision for EQuality invites you to check out their new and expanded resource guide, "It's Fun to Have Fun in Southeastern Pennsylvania Resource Book". Whether you are planning a trip, or looking for new ideas of places to go, this reousrce will provide you wih great places to visit: museums, parks, gardens, zoos and much more, with accessibility information and what you will need to plan a successful trip. You can print the PDF version from their website (click on title of book above) or you can order a spiral bound copy by calling 215-923-3349. A black and white copy is $15 and color is $25.
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