Chew Playground
1800 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 685-6596
Gerald Walsh, Rec Leader
A 2.8-acre site with playground equipment, a pool, basketball court, sports fields, and a community garden. The one-room building's multi-purpose space hosts of youth-based activities. Hydration station available. In 1972 this site was named in honor of Charles Henry Chew, a funeral director and community leader. Originally from Allentown, New Jersey, Chew served in the army medical corps in WWI. After being wounded in France and sent home, he re-enlisted. After the war he settled in Philadelphia established a funeral home at 21st and Christian. Chew was active with the NAACP, Christian Street YMCA, and Wesley AME Zion Church. He died in 1968.
Leadership
City Council Representative
Kenyatta Johnson
Advisory Council
Dorothy Perrine
Trina Redford
Population within Half a Mile
63,637
Median Income: $54,527
Below Poverty Line: 17%
African American: 45%
People of Color: 55%
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