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Cobbs Creek Park

A Rebuild project

About

Cobbs Creek Park is a 851-acre park that features Philadelphia's oldest golf course and the Laura Sims Skate House. The site also offers:

  • Sport fields.
  • A track.
  • A bocce court.
  • A pool.
  • A 3.7-mile trail that connects several historic and educational sites.

The Johnny Sample Recreation Center is also a Rebuild project site.

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Address
280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Website Parks & Rec Finder

Project Status: Received Improvements

Cobbs Creek Nature Playground $1.6 million improvements include:
  • New nature-themed, solid wood, play equipment including swings, climbing, colorful play mounds, and water misters to foster imaginative play.
  • Safety surfaces
  • 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
  • Playful learning elements
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

Project Management: 

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


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