CAC receives William Penn Foundation’s Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Public Parks grant funding

Clean Air Council is thrilled to share that we have received William Penn Foundation’s Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Public Parks grant funding!

This funding builds on the Council’s previous KaBOOM! Playful Learning Spaces project to expand the project to four additional park areas that will include additional asphalt art murals painted on the paved trail, play and rest structures immediately adjacent in the park next to the trail, as well as wayfinding signs. The Council’s current project will continue to focus on connecting people to greenspace and directly incorporate the community’s ideas and hopes for new playful learning spaces. Our aim is tp create more welcoming entrances to the park, establish deeper connections to nature, and offer improved park and trail experiences for residents in West and Southwest Philadelphia. 

The Council plans to meet with Cobbs Creek Community stakeholders over the 2025 summer and kick off our community engagement process in late 2025 and early 2026 with some fun activities and food. Residents interested in staying informed about this project can email transportation@cleanair.org to learn more.