Philadelphia Parks & Rec Unveils Seven New Places To Play

Philadelphia PA

17 December, 2020

5:02 PM

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Press release from the City of Philadeplhia : December 17, 2020 Darren Fava and Charlotte Merrick Philadelphia Parks & Recreation This holiday season, take your family on a Philly playground tour! Finding fun things to do with children has never been more important. The Parks & Rec Capital team has been hard at work to give Philly families even more great places to play. This is the perfect time to check out the new play areas that opened across the city this year. Here's a snapshot of all the cool new things you'll find: [Click on a site's name below for detailed location information.] East Passyunk Community Center Musical play equipment, including drums and a xylophone. Five-foot standing chin bar. Safety surface to ensure safe, inclusive play. A musical play piece at the East Passyunk Community Center. Gold Star Park Updated equipment and safety surface. Decorative boulders for seating. ADA accessible ramp. Granahan Playground Updated contemporary, inclusive play equipment. New sprayground. Trees to provide shady spaces. McCreesh Playground New playground and sprayground. Natural design inspired by nearby Cobbs Creek. New pavement, landscaping, and fencing. Children enjoy a new addition to McCreesh Playground. McMichael Park Nature-inspired playground. Space to climb, swing, and practice balance. Wood safety surface. Nicetown Park Yalp Arch with interactive electronic games. New play area with inclusive equipment. Adult fitness equipment. Roosevelt Playground New basketball court and line games. Updated playground and sprayground. More trees to create shaded spaces. Use the Finder tool to located a playground near you! This press release was produced by the City of Philadelphia.The views expressed here are the author's own.