Markward Playground and O'Connor Pool

10/22/2026

Still taking registrations! This class is perfect for those that want to gain some practice, skills and confidence to try out for their school plays! 👀 looking at you Greenfield students!

🎤💃🏼🕺🏻🎭🎬 Mr. Mark is BACK with another session of Musical Theatre here at Markward!

Does your child like singing, dancing and/or acting? If so, sign them up for this brand new Musical Theatre class session!

Who: Youth ages 5-10

When: Mondays 6-7:15pm starting October 26th.

Culminating in a final musical revue performance for family and friends on 12/21.

🎟️: $120 for full 9 week class

How to Register: Email us at [email protected]

10/14/2026

🎤💃🏼🕺🏻🎭🎬 Mr. Mark is BACK with another session of Musical Theatre here at Markward!

Does your child like singing, dancing and/or acting? If so, sign them up for this brand new Musical Theatre class session!

Who: Youth ages 5-10

When: Mondays 6-7:15pm starting October 26th.

Culminating in a final musical revue performance for family and friends on 12/21.

🎟️: $120 for full 9 week class

How to Register: Email us at [email protected]

09/30/2026

🚨Guess what?!

Kids arts & crafts with Ms. Hilary is officially back after a long hiatus with a new Fall session starting next week! ☺️

Who: Kids ages 5-10
When: Tuesdays or Thursday
October 6th-November 3rd (Tuesday class)
October 8th- November 5th (Thursday class)
Time: 6:15-7pm
Cost: $25 per child for 5 week session

🎨🖌️

To register: email [email protected]

*Each class limited to 10 participants!

09/29/2026

🍂🍁🍃 Fall programming is back at Markward starting next week!

Lego Club: Mondays 6-7pm, ages 5-10

E-Sports: Wednesdays 6-7pm, ages 5-12

Registration required for each program.

Email: [email protected] to register!

09/19/2026

Update 9/28: REGISTRATION IS FULL!!!!

🚨Is your child interested in learning the game of soccer but not ready or comfortable with the competitive aspect of in house or travel leagues?

Well, Coach Bill is running another soccer skills camp here at Markward for 5 weeks! ⚽️🥅⚽️

Who: Youth ages 6-10
When: Mondays & Wednesdays 6-7pm starting September 28th

$25 per participant

**Participants will need their own cleats, shin guards, water bottle and a size 4 soccer ball. **

How to Register: Email us at [email protected]

Limited to 20 participants.

08/26/2026

NEW DATE: Youth Music in Motion is August 27! 🎶🌳
Due to last week’s inclement weather, we’ve rescheduled Youth Music in Motion — and we’re ready to bring the good vibes to Love Park!

Join Touch Grass Philly and Beyond the Bars for an evening of music, movement, nature, and youth creativity. This FREE event is open to young people and features:

🎧 Live DJ
🌳 Tree Walk with Tree Philly — explore Love Park’s trees, learn something new, and win special prizes!
🎤 Open Mic Night with Beyond the Bars
🍴 FREE FOOD
🎶 K-Pop performances
🎁 Giveaways + Touch Grass Philly merch

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Love Park — 1501 John F. Kennedy Blvd

Event Schedule:
4:00–5:30 PM: Welcome, registration & live DJ
5:30–6:00 PM: Tree Walk with Riki from Tree Philly
6:00–8:00 PM: Drop the Mic with Beyond the Bars — Open Mic Night

Want to perform? Sign up using the QR code on the flyer!

Come hang out, touch grass, discover something new, and show us what you’ve got. 🌱🎤

08/19/2026

That’s a wrap for 2026. See you all next summer!

08/18/2026

Today is the last day to swim at O’Connor. You can find the full closing list for all city pools at the link below & where you can still swim when we close ⬇️

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's public pools will begin to close on Friday, August 14, 2026.

08/14/2026

Our normal pool schedule remains as is through this Sunday, 8/16. (Pinned to our page)

Below is our updated schedule for the last two swim days of summer 2026 (8/17 & 8/18)

08/12/2026

It’s the final countdown…

Our last day for the summer is next Tuesday, August 18th.

Monday/Tuesday schedule:
Open Swim: 11:00am-4:50pm
Family Swim: 5-5:50pm
Adult Swim: 6-6:50pm