"We help people grow, that's what we do." 

V is io n:  We envision an environmentally rich Philadelphia of healthy people with greater personal and community resources; more connected to each other, to their neighborhoods and their government; open to new possibilities; and living with pride and confidence in their city.

Mission: We advance the prosperity of our city and the progress of her people through intentional and sustained stewardship of public land and water ways as well as through safe, stimulating recreation, environmental and cultural centers.   We help Philadelphia and its citizens grow by connecting people to the natural world, to each other, and to fun, physical and social opportunites.