#popuppark

Just coming here for an appeal for money - as it goes. 

We’re in the process of creating a vibrant community space in the middle of our small, economically struggling town of Lansdowne, PA. In an “if you build it...” sort of effort, all sorts of people from town are banding together to create a free outdoor community space from out of next to nothing. 

The space will be free to use for events, with all ages programming from story time to DJ nights to readings to middle school sports team BBQs to skillshares to bingo. Just fill out the submission form to request part of The Landing for use - a true community vibe with no barrier to entry. 

But - we need some funds to keep this going. We’ve been eeking along trying to build as much of it for free as we can, but with a project opening date of May 27th, it would happen a lot easier with a little help. 

Want to chip in ten bucks?

Submitted by Meka Perez

Each year, on PARK(ing) Day, residents, artists, and activists transform metered parking spaces into mini-parks or "parklets". Thanks to two different groups, parts of these parklets will soon transform parts of Winchester Playground and Pleasant Hill Park.

Held on September 20, PARK(ing) Day PHL is part of an annual, daylong global event. This year, 60 volunteer teams designed, built, and installed temporary parks at sites across the city. These parklets:

create useable space for pedestrians.

include benches, tables, bookshelves where passersby can relax.

feature fun, interactive features.

raise awareness of the need for more pedestrian-friendly spaces in urban areas.

Each “PARK(ing)” space measures only 160 square-feet, but they show how a little space can make a big impact. Now that the event is over, the impact will extend to Parks & Rec sites!

Since 2017, the non-profit Community Design Collaborative has generously donated their parklet to Winchester Playground. 

The Fish Hatchery at Pleasant Hill Park will receive a modular seating area built by the design services company Stantec. The seating area will be used during arts & crafts time at the site.

Read more about PARK(ing) Day PHL.

Past parklet recipients include:

2017: Wister Playground

2018: McCreesh Playground & Junior Farmers at Max Myers Playground

2019: Winchester Playground & The Fish Hatchery