PLAYGROUND, GYM, & POOL IMPROVEMENTS
O’Connor Playground and Track: Phase 1: Playground, building, and court improvements. Completed. $600,000. Phase 2: New running track. Spring ’24 construction. $950,000.
Calvary AA Gym: Relocate and expand kitchen, major plumbing, roof and building improvements. Completed. $800,000.
Fox Chase Playground: Phase 1: Renovation of all courts. Spring/Summer ‘23. Phase 2: Total playground replacement. New spray area. Late Summer/Early Fall ‘23. $1.5 million.
Boyle Playground: Phase 1: Pedestrian lighting. Completed. Phase 2: Total reconstruction of the basketball courts. $325,000
Somerton Youth Gym: Phase 1: Lower roof replacement. Outdoor restroom renovation. Completed. Phase 2: Renovate indoor restrooms. Spring ’23 construction.
Mitchell Playground: Total playground replacement. New spray area. Completed. Total: $750,000.
Pelbano Playground: Redesign and renovation of playground and court areas. Late Summer/Early Fall ‘23. $1.5 million.
Fitzpatrick Playground: Phase 1: Total playground replacement. Building improvements. Completed. Phase 2: New multi-surface “sport court”. Under construction. $800,000.
Bustleton Bengals Gym: New gym, building addition, new lobby, and new restrooms. New playground and spray area. Completed. $4.3 million.
Picariello Playground: Renovation of playground and courts. Spring ‘23. Sidewalk repairs completed. $700,000.
Gifford Playground: Expand and renovate play area. New spray area. Completed. $780,000.
NEPSCA Academy Road Pool: New roof. New HVAC system. Building improvements. Completed.
Lackman Playground: Phase 1: Building renovation, play area improvements, new parking lot. Phase 2: Upgraded play equipment and court improvements. Completed. $975,000
Champions Park Playground (Verree Road): Initial construction and recent upgrades. Completed. $1.1 million.
If you have ideas or suggestions for improving your local playground or recreation center, please contact Councilman O’Neill. We are here to help!
LEGISLATION PASSES APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL $1M TO RECRUIT, HIRE, & TRAIN MORE POLICE OFFICERS
TRACTOR TRAILERS ON STREETS AND IN DRIVEWAYS
Brian O’Neill has introduced legislation to prohibit tractor trailers & trailer cabs from parking in residential driveways. The bill is listed for a hearing on 6/1/2023 at 10AM and is expected to pass overwhelmingly.
“Maintaining the appearance of our Far Northeast neighborhoods has always been one of my top priorities”. “This legislation will cut down on the number of these vehicles parking in our residential neighborhoods” said O’Neill, who’s offices have been inundated with these requests due to an increase in illegal truck and tractor trailer parking in the Far Northeast. O’Neill’s bill also increases the fine for parking tractor trailers on residential streets from $300.00 to $500.00. O’Neill’s office continues to work with the police and the Philadelphia Parking Authority to crack down on this activity by having the vehicles ticketed and towed. To report an illegally parked semitrailer, truck tractor, or other vehicle, or, to testify in support of this legislation, call O’Neill’s office.
HONORING THE CARETAKER OF BOYLE PLAYGROUND
“Congratulations to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s own Michael Verecchio on 25 years of dedicated service to Boyle Playground. Thank you to PA State Rep. Martina White, Neal Regan, and all the kids from the Boyle after-school program for joining me to help present him with well-de served Pennsylvania State House and Philadelphia City Council Citations. Thank you for all of your hard work and your tireless dedication to the Somerton community.
COUNCILMAN O’NEILL
you to Watson Comly Elementary School for inviting me to speak with their 2nd grade class about the importance of local government. I hope they had as much fun as I did!
