For the first time since the pandemic, Parks on Tap returns to its original format for a full traveling season with a new stop every week from spring to fall.
Starting Wednesday, April 12th, Parks on Tap will be traveling around Philadelphia, popping up in 18 locations over 23 weeks. Patrons can enjoy freshly prepared bites, local beers on tap, refreshing rose, and non-alcoholic beverages in a secure outdoor environment with comfortable chairs and clean restrooms.
Despite the location, Parks on Tap always offers the perfect backdrop to your day and evenings out enjoying the beautiful, warmer weather. This distinct model offers a unique experience for both Philadelphia locals and tourists alike to explore the natural beauty in our own community.
The season starts in East Fairmount Park on Wednesday, April 12th at the stunning Azalea Gardens. Staying true to its slogan, the beer garden that gives back, FCM Hospitality will be doing a special direct donation to the specific parks they are visiting! On the first two hours of the first day of Parks on Tap’s stay at a number of locations, sip back and relax knowing that 25% of your sales will be donated directly to the beautiful atmosphere you are enjoying!
The 2023 season schedule of location
4/12-4/16: Azaela Garden
4/19-4/23: Columbus Square
4/26-4/30: Pastorius Park (Chestnut Hill)
5/3-5/7: Penn Treaty Park (Fishtown)
5/10-5/14: Matthias Baldwin Park
5/17-5/21: Campbell Square
5/24-5/29: Clark Park *Open Monday: 12pm-10pm
5/31-6/4: Schuylkill Banks
6/7-611: Shofuso Japanese House
6/14-6/18: Dickinson Square Park
6/21-6/25: Discovery Center
7/4-7/9: FDR Park
7/12-7/16: Belmont Plateau
7/19-7/23: Gorgas Park
7/26-7/30: Pretzel Park
8/2-8/6: Burholme Park
8/9-8/13: Lemon Hill
8/16-8/20: Clark Park
8/23-8/27: Matthias Baldwin Park
8/30-9/4: Penn Treaty Park *Open for Labor Day: 12pm-10pm
9/6-9/10: Columbus Square
9/13-9/17: Schuylkill Banks
Parks on Tap will consistently offer the casual fare and brews that it has become known for. In addition to providing a variety of local craft beers, patrons can also expect wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages such as water and lemonade.
A food menu will be available for purchase at all locations highlighting a convenient grab-and-go menu of locally sourced wraps and snacks. Wash down our chef-created Mexican Street Corn Dip (smoked sweet corn, jalapeño, queso fresco, tajín, corn tortilla chips) or the returning crowd favorite BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich with Mainstay Independent Brewing Company’s Love Your Park Pale Ale! This seasonal unfiltered pale ale is the perfect sip to quench your thirst after a long day and was originally created exclusively for Parks on Tap to help raise awareness for volunteering at loveyourpark.org. Make sure to stay tuned for seasonal culinary upgrades!
Parks on Tap is family (and fido) friendly. Parks on Tap is self-contained within roped boundaries, providing its own power, bathrooms, food, and drink trucks, seating, shade, and lights – all without use or dependency on existing park facilities. This means more money can be raised and make a direct impact on park improvements and future programming. Season hours for Parks on Tap are currently scheduled to be Wednesday to Friday, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 10:00pm, weather permitting. Guests must register in advance for their free 2023 seasonal membership prior to entry. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Seating is first come, first served.
For more information on the Parks on Tap and directions, visit their website.
