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Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center


A Rebuild project

About

Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center features meadows, forest area, two creeks, and a wetland. The center offers hands-on activities, research, and teacher training.

Project management

Rebuild led this project. If you have questions, contact us at rebuild@phila.gov.

Connect

Address
700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Website Parks & Rec Finder

Project Status: Received Improvements

Cobbs Creek Environmental Center $1.5 million improvements include:

Outdoor Improvements

  • New nature-themed, solid wood play equipment (swings, climbing features, colorful play mounds, and water misters)

  • Safety surfaces under play equipment

  • Water fountain

  • Newly planted trees

  • On-site seating made from refurbished tree stumps and logs

  • Lawn area

  • Concrete walking paths

  • Updated signage

  • Trash receptacles

  • Pedestrian lighting and security cameras

  • New outdoor bulletin board

  • Parking lot restriping and new security camera equipment

Building Improvements

  • Restoration of the iconic cupola and windows

  • Roof replacement

  • Updated heating and cooling systems for comfortable interior spaces

  • Interior upgrades, including custom millwork by Tiny WPA and new furniture


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