This event has passed — Wednesday, October 21.

Free Family Fishing at FDR Park

Posted to Packer Park on March 29, 2026

When

Wed, Oct 21 at 4pm – 6:30pm

Where

FDR Park Lakes

FDR Park Lakes, 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Free Family Fishing takes place every Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 PM at the lakes in FDR Park in South Philadelphia. Discovery Pathways provides rods, bait, and instruction at no cost. All ages are welcome and no fishing license is required. The program runs from April 22 through August 5, takes a break, then returns September 16 through October 28. The lakes hold bass, catfish, sunfish, bluegill, carp, and more. FDR Park is located at 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145. By SEPTA, take the southbound Broad Street Line to NRG Station at Broad and Pattison. No registration is required — just show up.

Free Family Fishing at FDR Park - Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 PM at FDR Park Lakes in Packer Park, Philadelphia