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About

8th and Diamond Playground is a 0.7-acre site that features playground equipment, a picnic area, and basketball courts. It also has a one-room multipurpose building that hosts community activities.

Project management

The Division of Housing and Community Development is leading this project, with funding from Rebuild, Council President Darrell Clarke, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. If you have questions, contact us at rebuild@phila.gov.

Address	800 Diamond St. Philadelphia, PA 19122
	Parks & Rec Finder

Address

800 Diamond St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Parks & Rec Finder

Project Status: Complete

Expanded recreation center with improvements made to accommodate future programming needs
Playground renovations focused on intergenerational activities and play options that encourage physical activity
- Dynamic climbing structures for children
- A series of pull up bars for youth and adults
- An intergenerational swing that allows caregivers to enjoy face to face playtime with younger children
- “Old school” pavement games such as hop-scotch
Universally accessible spray ground
ADA accessible picnic tables
Game tables
Updated basketball courts

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