James Finnegan Playground
6801 Grovers Ave
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 685-4191
Lisa Summers, Rec Leader
This 17.7-acre site has play equipment, a sprinkler and pool, a new basketball court, hockey court, tennis courts, and sports fields. The building has a multi-purpose room. A wide variety of youth, adult and family activities are hosted here. The site was named in honor of J. Francis Finnegan in 1956. He worked in crime prevention and social services. He helped establish boys' clubs to keep youth out of trouble.
Leadership
City Council Representative
Kenyatta Johnson
Advisory Council
Eugene Garfield
Don Henry
Population within Half a Mile
21,268
Under Age 18: 16,746
Median Income: $34,376
Below Poverty Line: 26%
African American: 78%
People of Color: 86%
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