City officials and Germantown residents on Saturday will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated playground at Happy Hollow Recreation Center. This is the first completed phase of the city’s $8.6 million “Rebuild” investment at the historic site.
The design incorporates salvaged boulders from the original site, and the playground will be open to families while the recreation center’s broader renovation continues.
The playground, located at 4800 Wayne Ave., gives neighborhood children and families access to a refreshed outdoor play space while renovation of the recreation center …
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City officials and Germantown residents on Saturday will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated playground at Happy Hollow Recreation Center. This is the first completed phase of the city’s $8.6 million “Rebuild” investment at the historic site.
The design incorporates salvaged boulders from the original site, and the playground will be open to families while the recreation center’s broader renovation continues.
The playground, located at 4800 Wayne Ave., gives neighborhood children and families access to a refreshed outdoor play space while renovation of the recreation center continues.
Among those scheduled to take part in the 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting are Aparna Palantino, deputy managing director; city Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District); Susan Slawson, commissioner of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; and members of the Germantown community.
The first phase of improvements includes a new playground with separate play areas for children ages 2–5 and 5–12; a sprayground; new trees, furniture, signage and fencing; refurbished site lighting; a boulder seat wall featuring new and salvaged boulders from the site; ADA-accessible ramp and stairs; plus pavement games and learning features.
