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Parks on Tap traveling beer garden returns with a new schedule, locations, and menu

Parks on Tap releases its schedule, locations, and new food and drink menu for the 2026 Summer season in Philadelphia.

Guests of Parks on Tap group together in circles in a park during the garden social hour.
Guests of Parks on Tap group together in circles in a park during the garden social hour.Read more(Courtesy of FCM Hospitality )
    by Henry Savage
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Philly’s traveling beer garden Parks on Tap starts back up next week, bringing new green spaces and menu items to summertime hangouts with friends.

Parks on Tap, operated by FCM Hospitality in partnership with the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, will open on Wednesday, April 8, at the Azalea Gardens in Fairmount Park.

Each week, a new park will play host, inviting residents and tourists to spend their evening outside, surrounded by the natural sights and smells of Philly’s famous parks.

The beer garden opens from Wednesday to Friday, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday, from noon to 10 p.m.

The nightly party is free to attend, but regulators require membership to Parks on Tap to enter. Membership is free, only needs to be done once per season, and guests can sign up when they arrive at the park. Parks on Tap is wheelchair accessible, but situated on grass.

As it is a beer garden, Parks on Tap is 21+ to enter with valid government-issued ID. Children and people under 21 can attend with a parent or legal guardian. Parks on Tap is dog-friendly, so guests can bring leashed furry friends.

While picnic tables may be available depending on the location, guests should prepare to bring their own blankets and chairs. Each location will have a bathroom trailer as well.

Each park is accessible via public transportation, car, or ride-sharing app. If driving, guests are strongly encouraged not to leave any valuables in their vehicles. You can bike to the park, but bring a lock for your bike, and know that bike parking is limited in some locations.

Parks on Tap Schedule & Locations

  1. Azalea Garden, Fairmount Park: April 8-April 12 and April 15 to April 19.

  2. Columbus Square Park, South Philadelphia: April 22-April 26

  3. Schuylkill River Park (Markward), Fitler Square: April 29-May 3

  4. FDR Park, South Philadelphia: May 6-May 10 (includes Mother’s Day)

  5. Matthias Baldwin Park, Spring Garden: May 13-May 17

  6. Clark Park, West Philadelphia: May 20-May 25 (includes Memorial Day)

  7. Water Works, Art Museum: May 27-May 31 (new location)

  8. Powers Park, Port Richmond: June 3-June 7

  9. Burholme Park, Northeast Philadelphia: June 10-June 14 (new location)

  10. Fernhill Park, Germantown: June 17-June 21 (includes Juneteenth and Father’s Day)

  11. Pretzel Park, Manayunk: June 24-June 28

  12. Schuylkill Banks, Center City: July 1-July 4 (includes Independence Day)

  13. Shofuso Japanese House, Parkside: July 8-July 12

  14. McMichael Park, East Falls: July 15-July 19

  15. Historic Rittenhouse Town, West Mount Airy: July 22-July 26

  16. Gorgas Park, Roxborough: July 29-Aug. 2

  17. Wharton Square, South Philadelphia: Aug. 5-Aug. 9 (new location)

  18. Belmont Plateau, West Philadelphia: Aug. 12-Aug. 16

  19. Dickinson Square Park, South Philadelphia: Aug. 19-Aug. 23

  20. Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park: Aug. 26-Aug. 30

  21. Penn Treaty Park, Fishtown: Sept. 2-Sept. 7 (includes Labor Day)

  22. Borski Park, Northeast Philadelphia: Sept. 9-Sept. 13

  23. The Spring Gardens, Spring Garden: Sept. 16-Sept. 20

  24. Cliveden Park, Mount Airy: Sept. 23-Sept. 27

  25. Stephen Girard Park, South Philadelphia: Sept. 30-Oct. 4 

  26. Columbus Square Park, Passyunk Square: Oct. 7-Oct. 11

Parks on Tap menu

Parks on Tap features a food truck and bar, where guests can order entrees, appetizers, and plenty of drinks — both alcoholic and nonalcoholic.

Cash and card are accepted. No outside food or drink is allowed, except for small snacks for young children.

Food menu

  1. Grilled Street Corn Dip, $8

  2. Pasta Salad, $8

  3. Pita Chip/Veggie Stick Dip Trio, $12

  4. Watermelon & Tomato Caprese Salad, $13

  5. Grilled Chicken Sandwich, $17

  6. Birria Sandwich, $17

  7. Cheesesteak, $16

  8. Smoked ‘Shroom BBQ Sandwich, $16

  9. Classic Cheeseburger, $16

  10. Veggie Crunch Wrap, $14

  11. Loaded Mexican Hot Dog, $11

  12. Kids Hot Dog, $8

  13. Kids Cheeseburger, $8

  14. Blueberry Cheesecake Cup, $7

  15. Fruit Salad, $7

  16. Fudge Brownie, $7

Drink menu

Cocktails, $12

  1. Hibiscus Lemonade

  2. Spicy Mango Margarita

  3. Berry Sangria

Draft, $8

  1. Mainstay Parks Pale Ale 

  2. Mainstay Bowline IPA

  3. Mainstay Poplar Pils

  4. Mainstay King Laird

  5. 2SP Up & Out

  6. Conshohocken Ring the Bell

  7. Dogfish Fesina Peche

  8. Downeast Original Cider

Canned, $8

  1. Mainstay Black Cap

  2. Birthplace Porter

  3. Mainstay Helles

  4. Victory Brotherly Love

  5. Leinenkugel Orange Shandy

Spiked Cans $12

  1. Surfside Vodka Tea

  2. Surfside Vodka Blueberry Lemonade

  3. Stateside Vodka Orange Seltzer

Wine $11

  1. Pinot Grigio 

  2. Rose

  3. Sparkling (*$14)

Soft drinks, $3

  1. Lemonade                                     

  2. Water                                             

  3. Coke                                               

  4. Diet Coke                                      

  5. Sprite                                              

  6. Red Bull (*$6)                                  

Nonalcoholic Beer $8

  1. The Athletic Free Wave

  2. The Athletic Upside Dawn