Palumbo Recreation Center in Bella Vista, South Philadelphia, runs a popular summer day camp beginning the first week of July, made up of three two-week sessions over six weeks. Campers take part in athletics, arts and crafts, dance and performing arts, swim twice a week at the Ridgeway Pool and go on two field trips each week. Space is limited to 115 campers through a waiting-list sign-up.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Palumbo Recreation Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Ethan LeeGreat place. It is a major Hub for Bella Vista, and next to the famous pizzaria Angelo's, a great Bread shop (Sarcone's), and Ralph's Italian. Great place to wait and play.
★★★★★Granger LangThe playground has a pullup bar so you can do pullups while waiting for your order at Angelo's!
★★★★★TashaylaLovely park to take your family if you want a day out in the city! The playground is big and kid friendly and they also offer a lot of other services your kids would enjoy !
★★★★★Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)The Palumbo Rec Center is a hub of the Bella Vista neighborhood. The big field and playgrounds are used daily for school outings, soccer, and for early morning walks with your leashed dog. There are free outdoor basketball courts. Indoor courts for community & league sports. Love that there are separate, spongy surface playgrounds for younger and older kids. The turtle sculpture is a favorite for photos and hangouts. On an average day, you'll see the preschoolers in mornings, afterschool activities, and families relaxing in early evenings and weekends. The Center's meeting rooms are used by community organizations. They also hold public zoning and neighborhood education events regularly.
★★★★Damien McCafferyBroad range of skill levels at the basketball court and a generally friendly, accepting group. Play can reach very high levels. Baseball diamond usually used by organized men's teams. Drink vending machine inside, playground for kids, lights in evenings, and soccer fields. Great park.