Description: Abstract:This is a point layer representing playground equipment sites that are either owned or actively maintained by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Not all sites fall within PP&R boundaries, some belong to other city agencies sich as the School District of Philadelphia.DATA DEVELOPMENT:Points were created by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff using ArcGis, aerial imagery, playground inspection reports, and referencing PWD's parcel layer and the Streets Dept's streets centerlines layer.KEY ATTRIBUTES FIELDS:Site: Name of the site where the playground equipment is locatedADDRESS: Address of the site where the playground equipment is locatedage_int: Intended age ground for playground equipment usersCOORDINATE SYSTEM:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.THEMATIC MAPPINGUse the Site field for thematic mapping and labeling.OTHER INFORMATIONN/A
Copyright Text: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Nora Dougherty
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-0235
Description: This is a point layer representing the location of art, sculpture, and monuments in Philadelphia Parks & Recreation system. Editing is ongoing to reflect moved / new sculptures.DATA DEVELOPMENT:Join of artdataoct2000.shp, FPC_Sculpture.shp, fpcart.shp, and Park_Art_and_Sculpture_Ben.shp KEY ATTRIBUTE FIELDSADDRESS- Address of feature when availableGENERALLOC- Park or facility where the feature is locatedSPECIFICLO- A more detailed description of where the feature is locatedBRIEFDESCR- Description of the featureLASTNAME- Last name of the artist/creator of the featureFIRSTNAMEA- First name of the artist/creator of the featureLIFESPAN- Lifespan of the artist/creator of the featureINSTALLATI- Year of installation of the featureNAME: Name of the featureCOORDINATE SYSTEM:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South StatePlane coordinates, US FeetTHEMATIC MAPPINGUse the NAME field for thematic mapping and labelingOTHER INFORMATIONN/A
Copyright Text: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Nora Dougherty, Geospatial Analyst
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1587
Description: Abstract:Created from the sources listed below this layer displays boat launches along the two major bodies of water, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River. These boat launched have direct access into either one of these bodies of water. Some may be private or public but are noted either way.Data Development:Points were derived from existing files from PPR information and the Access points file retrieved from the PASDA websiteCreated new attribute fields for maximum mapping opportunitiesManual data entry occuredData sources include: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Access points from PASDA, and also several webmaps and sites listed below:http://www.jerseymarinas.com/DelawareBoatRampMap.htmlhttp://www.phillyriverinfo.org/WICLibrary/Boating%20Website.pdfhttps://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=102069143696990323692.00044ad6d5d41d2acee32http://fishandboat.com/watertrails/dela_tidal/tidal_dela_sec3.pdfhttp://www.jerseymarinas.com/ramp.htmhttp://www.jerseymarinas.com/ramp.htmhttp://www.paddling.net/launches/showLaunch.html?lid=7558http://www.philacanoe.org/locations/schuylkill-river-flat-rock-parkhttp://www.boathouserow.org/http://www.phila.gov/findrec/RecCenterDetails.aspx?ID=927Key Attributes:State: either NJ or PACounty: County in which boat launch relies inName: of the boat launchLocation: potential street name or locationPhone: phone numberType: Ramp, no ramp, etc.Fees: No Fee or Fee Notes: any notes directly related to that boat launch, may say private here or extra information regarding fees, type of boat launch, etc.Park_Prop: Y or N if Philadelphia Parks and Recreaiton property or notPark: PPR property or NWater_Body: Delaware or Schuylkill RiverFishing: Y or NDock: Y or NParking: Y or NMore_info: websiteCoordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.Thematic Mapping:If necessary use the Name field for mapping and labelingOther Information:N/A
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Technician, vanessa.miller@phila.gov
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0234
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: ABSTRACT:Points indicating the location of fountains that are owned or maintained by Philadelphia Parks & RecreationDATA DEVELOPMENT:Point and attribute data were gathered in the feild by Fairmount Park staff using handheld gps units. Historic data were provided by park historians.KEY ATTRIBUTE FIELDS:MATERIALS: construction material of the fountainMATERIALS2: secondary construction material of the fountainFREESTND: Is the fountain freestanding? 0=no, 1=yesNAME: Name of the fountainPARK: Park where the fountain is locatedCOORDINATE SYSTEM:Lambert Conformal Conic. NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US FootTHEMATIC MAPPINGUse the NAME attribute field for thematic mapping and labelingOTHER INFORMATION:N/A
Copyright Text: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Nora Dougherty, Geospatial Analyst
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1587
Description: Abstract:Points were determined by the PPR Assets layer created by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Also, the PPR Boundaries layer was used for comparison. Data Development: Created layer with PPR Assets and PPR Boundaries layers, provided by Philadelphia Parks and RecreationConverted polygons to pointsKey attribute field names and descriptions:Name: Name of the asset (golf or driving range)District: District which the asset lies within. Applies to PPR DistrictsAddress: The address of the golf or driving rangeZipcode: The zipcode of the golf or driving range Website: The link to the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation website.Coordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.Thematic Mapping:For mapping and labeling use the name fieldOther Information:N/A
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Intern, vanessa.miller.city@gmail.com
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0236
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: Points were determined by the PPR Assets layer created by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Also, the PPR Boundaries layer was used for comparison.Data Development: Created layer with PPR Assets and PPR Boundaries layers, provided by Philadelphia Parks and RecreationConverted polygons to pointsKey attribute field names and descriptions:Hist_House: Name of the Historic HouseDistrict: District which the asset lies within. Applies to PPR DistrictsAddress: The address of the historic houseZipcode: The zipcode of the historic houseWebsite: The link to the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation website.Coordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.Thematic Mapping:For mapping and labeling use the name field
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Technician, vanessa.miller@phila.gov
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0234
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: Abstract:Points were determined by the PPR Assets layer created by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Also, the PPR Boundaries layer was used for comparison.Data Development: Created layer with PPR Assets and PPR Boundaries layers, provided by Philadelphia Parks and RecreationConverted polygons to pointsKey attribute field names and descriptions:Ice Rink: Name of the Ice RinkDistrict: District which the asset lies within. Applies to PPR DistrictsAddress: The address of the ice rinkZipcode: The zipcode of the ice rinkWebsite: The link to the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation website.Coordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.Thematic Mapping:For mapping and labeling use the name fieldOther Information:N/A
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Intern, vanessa.miller.city@gmail.com
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0236
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: ABSTRACT:Points indicating the locations of Older Adult Centers in PPR buildings and/or staffed by PPR employees. Some of the centers are located within facilities that are also Recreation Centers.DATA DEVELOPMENT:Point data was derived by geocoding addresses gathered from Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff.KEY ATTRIBUTE FIELDS:Center: Name of featureAddress: Address of featureType: Type of Older Adult CenterPhone: Phone number of centerWeb: url wherre more info can be foundSite: PPR site name of location where center isCOORDINATE SYSTEM:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.THEMATIC MAPPING:Use the CENTER field for thematic mapping and labelingOTHER INFORMATION:N/A
Copyright Text: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Nora Dougherty, Geospatial Analyst 1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1587
Description: Point layer of parking areas and lots within Philadelphia Parks and Recreation boundaries. Significant attributes include material, lighting, number of parking spaces, and condition. Vector data of Philadelphia landcover from 2008 was used to determine material type. Orthophotography from 2010 and 2011 was used to determine number of spaces, lighting, and condition. Centroids derived from PPR_Parking_2012.Features last updated: 10/16/2014Attributes last updated: 8/16/2014Metadata last updated: 5/8/2015Public = Y
Copyright Text: Nora Dougherty
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
One Parkway, 10th Floor
1515 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Description: Abstract:Points were determined by the PPR Assets layer created by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Also, the PPR Boundaries layer was used for comparison.Data Development: Created layer with PPR Assets and PPR Boundaries layers, provided by Philadelphia Parks and RecreationOnly parks were included, see separate layer for recreation facilitiesConverted polygons to pointsKey attribute field names and descriptions:Name: Name of the asset (Park)District: District which the asset lies within. Applies to PPR DistrictsAddress: The address of the parkZipcode: The zipcode of the parkWebsite: The link to the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation website.Coordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.Thematic Mapping:For mapping and labeling use the name fieldOther Information:N/A
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Intern, vanessa.miller.city@gmail.com
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0236
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: Abstract:This point layer file contains pools and spray grounds owned and maintained by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation deapartment. This layer includes indoor and outdoor pools. Spray grounds which are included are separate from spray pools. Spray grounds are considered a more elaborate feature from spray pools.Data Development:Merged PPR_Spray_Grounds and Pools_2010Cleaned up attributes and fields from the merge; added several fields to include a linkContained the spray ground locations from the departmentData sources include Parks and Recreation knowledge of areasKey Attributes:Facility: The park or recreation center which the spray ground or pool lies withinAddress: The address of the park or recreation center which the spray ground or pool lies withinZipcode: Zipcode which the facility lies withinLink: The web source link that connects to the particular facility webpage via the Parks and Recreation webpageCoordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.Thematic Mapping:If necessary use the Facility field for mapping and labelingOther Information
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Intern, vanessa.miller.city@gmail.com
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0236
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: ABSTRACT:N/ADATA DEVELOPMENT:Points were derived by PP&R using the PPR_Boundaries layer in combination with programming information gathered from our website http://www.phila.gov/parksandrecreation/Pages/default.aspxKEY ATTRIBUTE FEILDS:Name: Name of the recreation facilityDisrict: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Departmental DistrictAddress: Location of the recreation facilityZipcode: Zip code of the recreation facilityWebsite: Link to more detailed information about the recreation facilityCOORDINATE SYSTEM:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.THEMATIC MAPPING:Use the Name field for thematic mapping and labelingOTHER INFORMATION:N/A
Copyright Text: Nora Dougherty
Geospatial Analyst
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-0235
Description: Created from the original PPR_Buildings, PPR_Assets, PPR_Boundaries shapefiles (Philadelphia Parks and Recreation). Through meetings and outside sources, this layer was updated manually. Some sources include: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Philadelphia Water Department (shapefiles provided), OPA Web Source, and CPO ownership tables. The layer includes all properties and buildings owned and/or managed by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. Several Fields below are classified as domains. Please see additional content below for this information.-Data Development:Polygons from both PPR_Buildings, PPR_Boundaries, and PPR_Assets were mergedCreated new attribute fields in order to include the ones listed in "key attributes"Several meetings with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation staff occured in order to create a more readable and clear system for all usersManual data entry occured frequentlyEdited several polygons to ensure the most up to date property linesData sources include: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Philadelphia Water Department (shapefiles provided), OPA Web Source, and CPO ownership tables-Key Attributes:DOMAIN FIELDS ARE WRITTEN IN BOLDAsset Name: Name of building, structure, or land asset. All records have an entry.Site Name: Name in which multiple asset names at a single facility may be grouped. This field could also be seen as the polygon which lies inside of a facility polygon. For example, the Vogt recreation center building falls within the Vogt Recreation Center land area. All records have an entry.Child Of: Site in which the "Site Name" Field record lies within. Not all records have this entry.Address: The address of the park or recreation center. Not all records have this entry.Type: Classification of Asset by land, building, or structure. All records have an entry.Use: The primary use of the Asset. All records have an entry.Acreage:Acreage of a land Asset. Only land (facility) Assets records have this entry.Zipcodes: Philadelphia Zipcode which the Asset falls within. All records have an entry.Allias: Another name that an Asset my be refered to. Not all records have this entry.Chronology: Year in which Asset was built or founded.Notes: Additional field to apply any notes about asset that can not be categorized in any other field.Date Edited: Date in which the Asset was last edited. This field was created to ensure data accruacy and updates needed or varified. All records have an entry.-Domains: The domain information can be found within the geodatabase of the PPR_Assets_2015 feature class.Use:B1 Athletic, B2 Barn, B3 Batting Cage, B52 Boathouse, B4 Community Park, B6 Concessiongs\Retal\Cafe, B47 Dugout, B8 Environmental Education Center, B53 Farm, B10 Garage\Maintenance\Storage, B56 Gardens, B46 Golf, B11 Greenhouse\Nursary, B51 Guard Box, B13 Historic House, B14 Ice Rink, B15 Linear Park\Parkway, B16 Lot\Breezeway\Island, B17 Metropolitan Park, B18 Mini Park, B55 Multi-Use Area, B38 Multi-Use Bldg, B20 Museum, B21 Neighborhood Park, B22 Older Adult Center, B23 Other (Not Recommended), B25 Pavilion\Shelter, B27 Pool, B49 Pumping Station, B28 Recreation Bldg, B29 Recreation Center, B30 Recreation Site, B32 Regional\Watershed Park, B33 Restrooms, B34 Shed, B37 Square\Plaza, B38 Stables, B39 Stage\Stands, B40 Statue\Monument\Sculpture, B43 Watershed\Conservation Park, B54 Weigh Station, B44 Youth & Tot\Play Areas, B45 Zoo HabitatDescription: C7 Baseball Field, C11 Bocce Courts, C10 Disc Golf, C1 Golf Course, C2 Golf Driving Range, C3 Historic Building, C6 Historic Structure, C9 Hockey Rink, C4 Multi-Use Bldg, C8 Multi-Use Sports Field, C14 Performance Venue, C12 Recycling Center, C5 Regional\Watershed, C13 Tennis CourtsType: G1 Building, G2 Land, G3 StructureFormer Department: J1 Fairmount Park, J2 Dept of Recreation, J3 Both - PPROwner: I1 PPR, I2 City, I3 Other (Not Recommended), I4 ?, I5 School DistrictCourts: D1 Multiple, D2 Single, D3 NoneFields: A1 Multiple, A2 Single, A3 NonePlay Equipment: E1 2-5, E2 5-12, E3 Both, E4 NoneIce Rinks: M1 None, M2 SinglePool: F2 Indoor, F3 Outdoor, F4 NoneSpray Grounds: L1 Single, L2 NoneEdited By: K1 Nora Dougherty, K2 Vanessa Miller, K3 Regina Stine, K4 Andy Viren-Coordinate System:Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.-Thematic Mapping:If necessary use the Asset Name field for mapping and labeling
Copyright Text: Vanessa Miller, GIS Technician, vanessa.miller@phila.gov
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583
215-683-0234
For further contact information contact: Nora Dougherty at Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
nora.dougherty@phila.gov
215-683-0235
Description: Polygon boundaries of PPR's operational districts as established by PPR's GIS staff and reviewed, revised, and approved by PPR's executive staff. These boundaries were revised from boundaries that were en place in prior years.DATA DEVELOPMENTBoundaries were constructed by PPR using ArcGIS, guidance from the executive staff, and referencing census tiger files and boundaries.KEY ATTRIBUTES:District- District number/identifierRegion- Regions are divided into NORTH and SOUTH. District boundaries are nested into regionsOPS_MAN- Operations Manager for the districtOPS_HQ- Operations Headquarters for the districtOPS_PHONE- Contact number for the operations managerPRGM_MAN- Program Manager for the districtPRGM_HQ- Programming Headquarters for the districtPRGM_PHONE- Contact number for the program managerCOORDINATE SYSTEMLambert Conformal Conic, NAD83, PA South Stateplane coordinates, US Foot.THEMATIC MAPPINGUse the district field for thematic mapping and labeling.
Copyright Text: Nora Dougherty
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
1515 Arch Street, 10 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-0235
nora.dougherty@phila.gov