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Crowds of people in hammocks and picnic tables on the Schuylkill River Banks during Parks on Tap. Photo by Albert Yee for Fairmount Park Conservancy

All the Parks on Tap locations, mapped for 2018

Here’s where you’ll find the pop-up beer gardens in Philly’s parks through September

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Parks on Tap, the mobile beer garden that travels around Philly summer, is in full swing—and you can take advantage of its outdoor drinking—or just hanging out—opportunities every weekend.

A lot more parks are participating this year and chances are you frequent a lot of them, but there are definitely some hidden neighborhood gems on this list. Plus: Each park will offer a donation-based yoga class. (Get your down dog on and you’ll get $1 off a drink ticket.)

Here are all the remaining places where you’ll be able to lie in a hammock and enjoy Philly’s parks, listed in chronological order. For hours, click on each map point’s website.

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Matthias Baldwin Park

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Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 10

This awesome 2-acre park used to be the site of Baldwin Locomotive Works. Today, the circular terraces, filled with perennial flowers, are actually part of a public art installation. Yoga will be offered on June 7 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Belmont Plateau

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Wednesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 17

Catch the sun in mid-June at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park, which offers some crazy-good views back toward Center City. Yoga will be offered on June 14 from 6 to 7 p.m., and BPTA’s weekly mountain bike rides will be held after, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Schuylkill Banks

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Wednesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 24

As summer heats up Parks on Tap will be over at Schuylkill Banks, by Walnut Street Bridge, no doubt one of the more popular spots along the Schuylkill River Trail. Donation-based yoga will be offered on July 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. and you can catch a free movie screening after.

Crowds of people in hammocks and picnic tables on the Schuylkill River Banks during Parks on Tap. Photo by Albert Yee for Fairmount Park Conservancy

Columbus Square

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Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 1

You’ll definitely want to bring your pup when Parks on Tap comes to Columbus Square. This park in the Passyunk Square neighborhood has a dog park, a rose garden, and a nature trail. Yoga will be offered on June 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

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Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8

This not-so hidden gem in West Fairmount Park will play host to Parks on Tap, offering a pretty idyllic picnic setting. Yoga will be offered on July 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. On the weekend, the gardens are hosting Tanabata, a traditional Japanese summer festival. Join the gardens to tie wishes to a bamboo tree and make paper cranes.

A view over a lake looking toward the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden during cherry blossom season. Courtesy of Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Glendinning Rock Garden

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Wednesday, July 11 to Sunday, July 15

This stunning—and somewhat secret—park is a new participant in the Parks on Tap program. Located under the West Girard overpass, the lush green park is a great place to catch some shade in the summer and enjoy a glass of beer. Like most of the other locations, this one features yoga in the park from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 12.

Burholme Park

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Wednesday, July 18 to Sunday, July 22

Over in Northeast Philly, Parks on Tap will pop-up in Burholme Park for a peak summer weekend, with the stately Robert W. Ryerss Museum and Library serving as its backdrop. Yoga will be offered on July 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Pastorius Park

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Wednesday, July 25 to Sunday, July 29

It might be a bit of a hike for city dwellers, but Pastorius Park is worth it. The Chestnut Hill park has plenty of green space for adults to enjoy (and for kids to run around in), and it promises to be a great site for a beer garden. On July 25, there will be a free concert in the park, and on July 26, more free yoga from 6 to 7 p.m.

Mount Pleasant

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Wednesday, August 1 to Sunday, August 5

This historic mansion in East Fairmount Park dates back to the 1760s, and like its fellow Lemon Hill Mansion, it also once functioned as a beer garden, as well as a dairy farm. Yoga will be offered here on August 2 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Dickinson Square Park

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Wednesday, August 8 to Sunday, August 12

Another park jumping on the Parks on Tap bandwagon is Dickinson Square Park, something that’s sure to please South Philly residents. The urban park has plenty of areas for kids to play, and green space for all ages to enjoy the summer. There’s yoga in the park on Thursday, August 9, from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Lemon Hill Mansion

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Wednesday, August 15 to Sunday, August 19

In mid-August, Lemon Hill Mansion will travel back in time when it transforms into a beer garden: At one point in its long history, the mansion was home to a German beer garden. It was also the first land acquired by the City to become part of the Fairmount Park system. Yoga will be offered at this iconic spot on August 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Penn Treaty Park

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Wednesday, August 22 to Sunday, August 26

This Fishtown park on the Delaware River has some of the best views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and Center City. Parks on Tap will be set up right by the water, and yoga will be offered on Thursday, August 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Clark Park

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Wednesday, August 29 to Monday, September 3

This beloved, century-old West Philly park with its iconic bowl in the middle offers nine acres for folks to run around, play basketball, or simply sit under its 300 trees. Yoga will be offered on Thursday, August 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. The park has extra hours for Labor Day

Pleasant Hill Park

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Wednesday, September 5 to Sunday, September 9

Yet another public space is joining the Parks on Tap wave—this time bringing the popular event to the Northeast Philly area. A fun and well-lit community space, Pleasant Hill Park also has a unique history. In the early 1900’s it was the site of a fish hatchery where fish were bred and raised. It’s since been turned into a 35-acre park with wide open space and playground equipment. On August 6, enjoy yoga in the park from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Fairmount Water Works

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Wednesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 16

Take in more history at (yes another) new park at the Fairmount Water Works. The building was constructed between 1812 and 1817 to provide clean drinking water to city residents, which it did until the early 20th century. Now it’s home to a restaurant and an educational center, and, in September, it will host Parks on Tap. Make sure to check out the free yoga on Thursday, September 13 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Pretzel Park

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Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23

A metal sculpture of a pretzel will serve as a backdrop to Parks on Tap when it comes to Pretzel Park in Manayunk. It’s fitting for a park whose name came (allegedly) from its pretzel-shaped sidewalks. Yoga will take place on September 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Strawberry Mansion Bridge

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Wednesday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 4

The Parks on Tap season closes off at the end of September with its final event at the historic Strawberry mansion bridge. Any Philly resident likely knows that the iconic bridge has been around for over one hundred years. It underwent three years of renovation in the 90’s and, several years later, won the 2002 Preservation Achievement Award. Find yoga at the bridge on Thursday, September 27 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Matthias Baldwin Park

Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 10

This awesome 2-acre park used to be the site of Baldwin Locomotive Works. Today, the circular terraces, filled with perennial flowers, are actually part of a public art installation. Yoga will be offered on June 7 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Belmont Plateau

Wednesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 17

Catch the sun in mid-June at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park, which offers some crazy-good views back toward Center City. Yoga will be offered on June 14 from 6 to 7 p.m., and BPTA’s weekly mountain bike rides will be held after, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Schuylkill Banks

Wednesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 24

As summer heats up Parks on Tap will be over at Schuylkill Banks, by Walnut Street Bridge, no doubt one of the more popular spots along the Schuylkill River Trail. Donation-based yoga will be offered on July 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. and you can catch a free movie screening after.

Crowds of people in hammocks and picnic tables on the Schuylkill River Banks during Parks on Tap. Photo by Albert Yee for Fairmount Park Conservancy

Columbus Square

Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 1

You’ll definitely want to bring your pup when Parks on Tap comes to Columbus Square. This park in the Passyunk Square neighborhood has a dog park, a rose garden, and a nature trail. Yoga will be offered on June 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.

A post shared by corey david (@evscreative) on

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8

This not-so hidden gem in West Fairmount Park will play host to Parks on Tap, offering a pretty idyllic picnic setting. Yoga will be offered on July 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. On the weekend, the gardens are hosting Tanabata, a traditional Japanese summer festival. Join the gardens to tie wishes to a bamboo tree and make paper cranes.

A view over a lake looking toward the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden during cherry blossom season. Courtesy of Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Glendinning Rock Garden

Wednesday, July 11 to Sunday, July 15

This stunning—and somewhat secret—park is a new participant in the Parks on Tap program. Located under the West Girard overpass, the lush green park is a great place to catch some shade in the summer and enjoy a glass of beer. Like most of the other locations, this one features yoga in the park from 6 to 7 p.m. on July 12.

Burholme Park

Wednesday, July 18 to Sunday, July 22

Over in Northeast Philly, Parks on Tap will pop-up in Burholme Park for a peak summer weekend, with the stately Robert W. Ryerss Museum and Library serving as its backdrop. Yoga will be offered on July 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Pastorius Park

Wednesday, July 25 to Sunday, July 29

It might be a bit of a hike for city dwellers, but Pastorius Park is worth it. The Chestnut Hill park has plenty of green space for adults to enjoy (and for kids to run around in), and it promises to be a great site for a beer garden. On July 25, there will be a free concert in the park, and on July 26, more free yoga from 6 to 7 p.m.

Mount Pleasant

Wednesday, August 1 to Sunday, August 5

This historic mansion in East Fairmount Park dates back to the 1760s, and like its fellow Lemon Hill Mansion, it also once functioned as a beer garden, as well as a dairy farm. Yoga will be offered here on August 2 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Dickinson Square Park

Wednesday, August 8 to Sunday, August 12

Another park jumping on the Parks on Tap bandwagon is Dickinson Square Park, something that’s sure to please South Philly residents. The urban park has plenty of areas for kids to play, and green space for all ages to enjoy the summer. There’s yoga in the park on Thursday, August 9, from 6 to 7 p.m.

A post shared by Drew Olanoff (@thatdrewtoo) on

Lemon Hill Mansion

Wednesday, August 15 to Sunday, August 19

In mid-August, Lemon Hill Mansion will travel back in time when it transforms into a beer garden: At one point in its long history, the mansion was home to a German beer garden. It was also the first land acquired by the City to become part of the Fairmount Park system. Yoga will be offered at this iconic spot on August 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Penn Treaty Park

Wednesday, August 22 to Sunday, August 26

This Fishtown park on the Delaware River has some of the best views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and Center City. Parks on Tap will be set up right by the water, and yoga will be offered on Thursday, August 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Clark Park

Wednesday, August 29 to Monday, September 3

This beloved, century-old West Philly park with its iconic bowl in the middle offers nine acres for folks to run around, play basketball, or simply sit under its 300 trees. Yoga will be offered on Thursday, August 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. The park has extra hours for Labor Day

Pleasant Hill Park

Wednesday, September 5 to Sunday, September 9

Yet another public space is joining the Parks on Tap wave—this time bringing the popular event to the Northeast Philly area. A fun and well-lit community space, Pleasant Hill Park also has a unique history. In the early 1900’s it was the site of a fish hatchery where fish were bred and raised. It’s since been turned into a 35-acre park with wide open space and playground equipment. On August 6, enjoy yoga in the park from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Fairmount Water Works

Wednesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 16

Take in more history at (yes another) new park at the Fairmount Water Works. The building was constructed between 1812 and 1817 to provide clean drinking water to city residents, which it did until the early 20th century. Now it’s home to a restaurant and an educational center, and, in September, it will host Parks on Tap. Make sure to check out the free yoga on Thursday, September 13 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Pretzel Park

Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23

A metal sculpture of a pretzel will serve as a backdrop to Parks on Tap when it comes to Pretzel Park in Manayunk. It’s fitting for a park whose name came (allegedly) from its pretzel-shaped sidewalks. Yoga will take place on September 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Wednesday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 4

The Parks on Tap season closes off at the end of September with its final event at the historic Strawberry mansion bridge. Any Philly resident likely knows that the iconic bridge has been around for over one hundred years. It underwent three years of renovation in the 90’s and, several years later, won the 2002 Preservation Achievement Award. Find yoga at the bridge on Thursday, September 27 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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