Marian Anderson Recreation Center

This neighborhood youth recreation center has a baseball/soccer field, playground, outdoor pool and fills a full city block.The outdoor basketball court has been renovated, and is open daily to everyone. It's a popular dog-walking destination especially in late afternoons and weekends. If you enjoy outdoor art, come to admire 3 large-scale murals celebrating sports, history and the arts. There's a 60-foot mural by Joshua Mays with 40 portraits honoring African-American contributions to baseball. The mural wraps around the Ryan Howard Youth Baseball training center. There is also a whimsical mural that wraps around the pool wall.There are no trash cans on the street surrounding the park,

2 years ago

From,Basketball, Baseball to Boxing and swimming they have many programs that introduce health,exercise and even some mentoring to the youth of Philadelphia, the work they do is so needed and well appreciated by many.

a year ago

Great place for kids. Boxing program with Mr. Gee and his wife is excellent. They care about each young person under their care.

6 months ago

I’ve spoken to several people within this organization and has always received unprofessionalism I been trying to sign my son up for baseball, basketball and has not succeeded in speaking to someone about this who was interested in helping me with information it’s sad as a mother of color I can’t seem to find information for my 10 year old son which should be available since this recreational center suppose to offer to the youth especially since we live in the neighborhood.

5 months ago

Peaceful and friendly boxing gym.

4 months ago