GROUND BREAKING AT THE JOHNNY SAMPLE RECREATION CENTER

The Johnny Sample Recreation Center has officially broken ground kicking off the start of construction! Located in West Philadelphia along the historic Cobbs Creek, this project will transform the facility into a rejuvinated and flexible community hub through extensive renovation and an addition. Developed by the Fairmount Park Conservancy for the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild initiative, the new center will stand as a beacon of light in the neighborhood, combining transparency and daylight with community programs for both children and adults. The updated recreation center will offer multiple indoor and outdoor amenities that reconnect the community and this uniquely bucolic park with access to trails alongside the creek.