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Parks funding hearings

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Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveWilliam TungMay 28, 2026

A 5th Square Advocacy volunteer described a $27 million rec center whose gym floor closed a month after opening due to a leak, urging maintenance funding.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 2:59:42 →
SupportiveWren GaneyMay 28, 2026

PennFuture's advocacy manager called parks essential public infrastructure and urged support for the hearings resolution.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 3:02:29 →
SupportiveMichelle LeeMay 28, 2026

A South Philly parent and 25-year parks volunteer detailed broken fountains and fencing, noting Philly spends 54 cents per person for every dollar Baltimore spends on parks.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 1:57:54 →
SupportiveDrew SubitzMay 28, 2026

TTF Watershed's land care director called parks 'indispensable infrastructure' for mental health and described workforce training programs.

CITY COUNCIL — May 28, 2026 · 2:42:54 →