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Christy Recreation Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Welcome to Christy Recreation Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This park first opened in 1991 as Sherwood Recreation Center but was renamed in 1983 for a man who helped reduce gang violence in the region, Albert W. Christy Sr.

To contact the office please call 215-685-1997.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, harming of wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, motor vehicles.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Pennsylvania, and United States statutes.

2.58 acresabout two football fields
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Acreage2.58
Managed byCity of Philadelphia
Address728 S. 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Coordinates39.948877, -75.233835
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