What is the difference between the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Park Commission?
The Fairmount Park Conservancy is a 501c3 non-profit organization that raises funds for and awareness of Fairmount Park. The Fairmount Park Commission refers to the City of Philadelphia department that managed and maintained the 9200+ acre park system before merging with the Philadelphia Department of Recreation in 2009 to form the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation. Click here for more more information on the vision, mission, and goals of the Department of Parks and Recreation.