On Monday, December 12th, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced the rebuild project in a groundbreaking ceremony at The Cobbs Creek Environmental Center and Nature Playground in West Philadelphia.
This $3 million dollar project will include the following:
- New nature-themed play equipment
- Installation of safety surfaces
- Water misters
- Water fountain/bottle filler
- Planting of trees
- On-site seating (tree stumps, logs and benches)
- Turf grass
- Concrete walking paths
- Updated signage
- Trash receptacles
- Pedestrian lighting and security cameras
- Restoring the iconic cupola and windows
- Updating heating and cooling systems
- New roof installation
- Interior upgrades to the building
Renderings (courtesy of the City of Philadelphia)
Construction is projected to start this month and anticipated to wrap up in the Spring of 2023. To find more information on this project and more, head over to myphillypark.org.
SOURCE: City of Philadelphia
