Philadelphia Parks & Recreation — media permits
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Park or protected area
Last checked against the authority's own published material on September 13, 2026, and approved before going live. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly with the authority before filming.
Contact
- parksandrecevents@phila.gov
- Phone
- Not listed
- Official website
- https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/apply-for-a-permit/event-permits/events-in-a-city-park-field-or-rec-center/apply-for-a-media-permit/
- Apply online
- https://www.phila.gov/documents/parks-recreation-permit-applications/
Key facts
- Processing time
- From 10 days
- Fees
- Base site fee not published. Filing late costs extra: an application filed fewer than 10 business days before the first shoot day adds $100 or 25% of the site fee, whichever is greater; fewer than 3 business days adds $200 or 30%. Student, PSA, tourism and B-roll projects pay a flat $100 or $200 for the same lateness
- Insurance minimum
- Not listed
Requirements
- No local sponsor required
- No content pre-approval
- No separate drone clearance
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