News & Events

Thanks to everyone who made it out to McCreesh Playground this past Saturday, August 14th to join us for our kickoff fundraiser and block party to support the construction of McCreesh Skatepark. 

Hundreds of people came out to support the project and shred the new wooden obstacles that will now be housed at McCreesh for the kids to skate while they await their permanent park.  The skating, music, food, raffles and energy were all very positive and over $1,000 was raised for the project at this event! 

We hope you can join us on Saturday, August 14th from 2-5pm for a kickoff fundraiser and block party to support our proposed skatepark project at McCreesh Playground, 6744 Regent Street, in Southwest Philly.   Scott Kmiec, FPSF, the Southwest Concerned Citizens and the local Recreation Community have partnered to organize this event.  Both 5boro and Totally will come out to skate with the kids, DJ Illumadel will spin reggae all day and Chuck Treece will close out the day with a live performance from McRad!

After 3 weeks of construction in the summer heat wave of 2010, Jesse Clayton of Fifth Pocket Design & Consulting completed the rehabilitation of Whitehall skatepark in Northeast Philadelphia. There is now a 45’ long half pyramid with step-ups and hubbas down each side, in addition to two new ledges. The existing steel quarter pipes were also tack welded and fixed up a bit. Congratulations to everyone involved for getting this project done smoothly and to Jesse and his crew for doing such quality work in such tough conditions. Now go skate it!

Check out Franklin’s Paine in the news!  This Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 article by Joelle Farrell highlights our priority to work with community groups around the City to develop small skatepark projects.