Volunteers at work at 47th and Sansom

Here’s an update on the Walnut Hill Playground improvement project, which broke ground last spring at 47th and Sansom.

Over the weekend, volunteers from Target, University City District, Do Moore Good, Green City Works, the Walnut Hill Community Association, and other community partners joined forces to help beautify the playground and nearby Sansom Street Garden.

The volunteers helped install new playground amenities, mulch and weed garden beds, and paint the Sansom Street Garden fence across from the playground. The effort brought together local organizations and volunteers to support a community space used by Walnut Hill families and residents.

The volunteer day took place on Saturday and was initiated by Target which is also one of the key sponsors of the playground revitalization project.

“Target has been instrumental in the funding and volunteers needed for this project,” said Asia Whittenberger, manager of advancement at University City District. “We are excited to bring this deteriorating playground back to life for the community’s children and families that use this space every day.”

“My great-grandmother, Alice Jones, helped establish this playground, and it’s an honor to continue her legacy of community building by revitalizing this neighborhood landmark,” said Shuja Moore, President of Do Moore Good. “Thank you to Target for stepping up and supporting a place of peace in West Philly.”

The volunteer event included hands-on work at Walnut Hill Community Playground, located at 4700 Sansom Street, and at the Sansom Street Garden across the street. Volunteers worked throughout the morning on playground improvements, garden cleanup and fence painting.

The event is part of Target’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it serves through local volunteerism and partnerships.

To read more about the Walnut Hill Playground renovation project, go here.