Tarken Playground Gets a Makeover on Martin Luther King Day of Service
On Monday, January 16, several Philadelphia Parks & Recreation facilities participated in the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. An example of one project that occurred was the revitalization of the Tarken Playground building in the Oxford Circle neighborhood. A group of volunteers, including Recreation Leader Walt Mullholland, PPR staff members and members and clergy from Old York Road Temple Beth Am in Abington, arrived bright and early to help make Tarken a more welcoming place for all who visit.
Volunteers painted the walls of the multi-purpose room and lobby area, which are used mainly by children who attend the after-school program. Participants also organized and cleaned the game room. “It needed to be done,” said Walt. “The building needed to be refreshed. The kids will love it.”
The volunteers from Old York Road Temple Beth Am hope to continue working with PPR to improve conditions at Tarken over the next several months.
PPR extends a huge thank you to all who took the time to come out and participate in this project, as well as all the others that occurred throughout the day!