Category Archives: Park A Reconstruction

New Chairs for the Plaza

Posted on June 11, 2012 by tdomf_9f3a2

You can enjoy the piano in the park on new chairs! The Friends of Clark Park donated twenty chairs–replacing ten that had been lost over the year since the park was renovated. Thanks to Erin Englestad, Michael Munson. Brian Siano … Continue reading →

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Meeting Reminder and some Nice Photos

Posted on June 27, 2011 by briansiano

This post is to remind everyone of the upcoming Clark Park Membership Meeting, which will be held on Monday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m. We’ll hold the meeting in the plaza in Park A, but if it rains, it’ll be … Continue reading →

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So what do you think of the new Park A?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by briansiano

The opening of Clark Park’s revitalized Park A was a terrific success, and a lot of our neighbors came to try the place out. Over the next few weeks, people will find more to like (and maybe to dislike) about … Continue reading →

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Invitation to the Park A Reopening, June 16, 2011, at 4 pm.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by FrankChance

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Clark Park cordially invite you to join Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis, state officials and multiple community partners in celebrating the re-opening of Clark Park (“A” Park). Clark Park, located at South 43rd … Continue reading →

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Some more Park A Progress

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Park A Redesign Architect Bryan Hanes, Public Properties Project Manager Francesco Cerrai, FoCP President Ed Halligan, and Public Properties Inspector Gene Aversa met on Friday May 27 to plan the placement of Recycling Cans in Park A. This is one … Continue reading →

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The Date the Park Reopens

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

June 16th.

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Park A Tables and Chairs: A Correction

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

Our previous note, about the purchase of tables and chairs for Park A’s central plaza, neglected to mention that $3000 was donated for the purchase by Bryan and Lisa Hanes. We are extremely grateful for the donation, and we regret … Continue reading →

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Park A Progress: The Grass is Cut for the First Time

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

We seem to be on track for a June opening of Park A. The FOCP was told that one of the yardsticks for the success of the grass-planting, and the opening of the park, was when the grass had been … Continue reading →

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Park A: Tables and Chairs for the Plaza

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin

The Park A Revitalization Project is nearing completion. The grass seed’s sprouted and it poking through the hay cover, and the grass sod laid down along the western and southern areas looks terrific. The Central Plaza will also be getting … Continue reading →

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Park A update

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Work is moving swiftly in A Park today, Friday, April 15. The landscaping crew have used the Aero Vator machine to churn up the compacted ground, and covered the new seeding with hay. Eight new benches have been delivered and … Continue reading →

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