Christy Rec Center
728 S 55th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 685-1997
Jonto Swift, Rec Leader
A 3.2-acre site with playground equipment, a pool, basketball court, tennis court, and sports fields. The four-room building has a gymnasium, public computing center, and multi-purpose spaces. Hydration station available. The site opened as "Sherwood Recreation Centre" in 1911. It was renamed in 1983 in honor of Albert W. Christy, Sr. Christy worked to reduce gang violence in the area in the 1970s. He also led a local youth group called "The Supreme Council of Cadets of America."
Leadership
City Council Representative
Jamie Gauthier
Advisory Council
Hilda Williams
Carmen Tiggle
Population within Half a Mile
51,473
Median Income: $25,268
Below Poverty Line: 35%
African American: 93%
People of Color: 97%
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