SAFE STREETS NEIGHBORHOOD FUN DAYS 2007

Under the leadership of Philadelphia Mayor John Street and Recreation Commissioner Vic Richard, the Recreation Department will host Safe Streets Neighborhood Fun Days in several different recreation facilities.

The events are scheduled in the following neighborhoods from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm:
   

   

Date	Recreation Districts	Location
Thursday, July 12, 2007 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM	District 1 and 2	Palmer Playground 11701 Thornton Road 215-685-0371
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM	Districts 3 and 4	Kendrick Recreation Center Ridge and Pensdale 215-685-2584
Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM	District 5 and 6	Francisville Francis and Shirley 215-685-2762
Thursday, July 24, 2007 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM	Districts 7 and 8	Murphy Recreation Center 3rd and Shunk, 19148 215-685-1874
Thursday July 26, 2007 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM	City Wide	Carousel House West Fairmount Park Belmont and North Concourse Drive 215-685-0160

Non-competitive events along with competitive field day events, organized games and interactive recreation activities will involve 1,500 youngsters per day for a total of 7,500 youth served.  Awards are given out in six age categories for first through fifth place in various activities.  Competitions included Sack Races, Wacky Batty Races, and Egg on Spoon Races.  Interactive games feature a Moon Bounce, Climbing Wall and an Obstacle Course.