Kingsessing Recreation Center

08/13/2025

PEDAL FOR PEACE
Saturday, August 23rd, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Kingsessing Library 1201 S 52st St.
to advocate for peace on the streets.

https://www.rideindego.com/event/pedal-for-peace-0823/

This ride is open to all ages and skill levels, but you must be 16 or older to ride an Indego Electric. We will be riding at a slow pace. The ride will explore Southwest Philly, a segment of the East Coast Greenway, Bartram’s Garden Trail, and local parks on a 5.2-mile bike loop through the community.

07/30/2025

🌞 Kingsessing Rec Center Pool is open starting TODAY!

POOL HOURS
Weekdays:
11am -1pm Camp Swim
1pm - 5pm OPEN SWIM
5pm - 7pm Adult Swim, Family Swim, Swim Lessons

Weekends:
12pm - 5pm OPEN SWIM

Schedule is subject to change pending weather, emergencies or Permitted activity.
🏊

POOL RULES:
NO Food/Drink
NO Street Clothes
NO Fighting
NO Foul Language
NO Dunking

05/22/2024

05/14/2024

In many ways, the City’s Rebuild initiative is a preservation tool that strengthens both infrastructure and communities

02/20/2024

February 29, 2024 FREE

05/31/2023

YOU'RE INVITED: Kingsessing Rec Center Final Update

WHAT: Rebuild Community Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
WHERE: Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave.

The Open House will be held outside in the concrete area near the playground. Access from Kingsessing Ave & 50th St.

04/10/2023

SEPTA is hosting a Bus Revolution Community Meeting at Kingsessing Rec Center [4901 Kingsessing Ave] on Wednesday, 4/12 from 5:30PM-7:30PM.

https://www.septabusrevolution.com/get-involved/

02/16/2023

Did you know 48th & Woodland is getting a new sprayground? Vote for YOUR FAVORITE water play equipment and play space designs! Take 3 minutes to share YOUR vision with Parks & Rec for brand new summer playspace at 48th & Woodland Playground!

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/MainGFjgFHqvdo8b9

Kingsessing Rec Center Friends of Clark Park

02/01/2023

DONATE TODAY!

The Philly Phreeze is raising funds to provide hiring bonuses for public pool lifeguards.

Anyone who participates will be invited to JUMP or DIVE into a phreezing Kelly Pool on Saturday February 25th.

Raise $50: take the Philly Phreeze jump or dive on Feb 25th at Kelly Pool AND get a Philly Phreeze t-shirtRaise $100: take the Philly Phreeze jump or dive AND get a Ph...