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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Park<br />
| name = Chew Playground<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Chew Playground recreation center in Germantown<br />
| type = Recreation center / Playground<br />
| location = Germantown<br />
| coordinates = 40.0360,-75.1750<br />
| area = 3 acres<br />
| established = 1914<br />
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation<br />
| features = Recreation center, playground, sports courts, swimming pool<br />
| hours = Dawn to dusk; rec center has set hours<br />
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail to Germantown; buses<br />
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder<br />
}}<br />
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'''Chew Playground''' is a recreation center and park in [[Germantown]], one of Philadelphia's original neighborhood recreation facilities dating to 1914. The park provides indoor and outdoor recreation, including a swimming pool, sports courts, and year-round programming for the Germantown community.<ref name="chew">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/2797 |title=Chew Playground |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref><br />
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Chew Playground has served the Germantown community for over a century.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Origins ===<br />
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'''1914:''' Chew Playground established:<br />
* Progressive Era recreation movement<br />
* Supervised play for children<br />
* Community gathering space<br />
* Named for colonial Chew family (of Cliveden)<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
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The facility has evolved:<br />
* Recreation center building added<br />
* Pool construction<br />
* Multiple renovations<br />
* Continuous programming<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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=== Recreation Center ===<br />
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'''Chew Recreation Center:'''<br />
* Indoor gymnasium<br />
* Multi-purpose rooms<br />
* Year-round programming<br />
* Youth activities<br />
* Senior programs<br />
* Computer lab<br />
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=== Swimming Pool ===<br />
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'''Seasonal pool:'''<br />
* Outdoor pool<br />
* Summer operation<br />
* Free admission<br />
* Swim lessons available<br />
* Community gathering<br />
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=== Sports Facilities ===<br />
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* Basketball courts<br />
* Tennis courts<br />
* Multi-purpose field<br />
* Sports programming<br />
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=== Playground ===<br />
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* Modern equipment<br />
* Safe surfaces<br />
* Age-appropriate areas<br />
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== Programs ==<br />
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=== Youth Programs ===<br />
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* After-school activities<br />
* Summer camps<br />
* Sports leagues<br />
* Arts and crafts<br />
* Educational support<br />
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=== Adult Programs ===<br />
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* Fitness classes<br />
* Sports leagues<br />
* Senior activities<br />
* Community events<br />
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=== Aquatics ===<br />
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* Open swim (summer)<br />
* Swim lessons<br />
* Pool parties (reservation)<br />
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== Visiting ==<br />
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=== Hours ===<br />
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* Park: Dawn to dusk<br />
* Recreation center: Check posted hours<br />
* Pool: Summer months (typically June-August)<br />
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=== Getting There ===<br />
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'''Location:''' Washington Lane and Chew Avenue, Germantown<br />
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'''By Public Transit:'''<br />
* SEPTA Regional Rail to Germantown Station<br />
* SEPTA Bus 18, 23, 26<br />
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'''By Car:'''<br />
* Limited parking on site<br />
* Street parking available<br />
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=== Tips ===<br />
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* Call ahead for program schedules<br />
* Pool is popular in summer—arrive early<br />
* The rec center offers good youth programming<br />
* Combine with visit to historic Cliveden nearby<br />
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== Germantown Context ==<br />
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'''Historic neighborhood:'''<br />
* Colonial-era origins<br />
* Battle of Germantown (1777) site<br />
* Rich African-American history<br />
* Strong community institutions<br />
* Chew family legacy (Cliveden estate)<br />
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== Nearby ==<br />
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* '''[[Germantown]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood<br />
* '''[[Cliveden]]''' — Historic house<br />
* '''[[Vernon Park]]''' — Nearby park<br />
* '''[[Germantown Avenue]]''' — Historic corridor<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Germantown]]<br />
* [[Cliveden Park]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Recreation Centers]]<br />
* [[Vernon Park]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]<br />
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[[Category:Parks]]<br />
[[Category:Germantown]]<br />
[[Category:Recreation]]<br />
[[Category:Swimming]]<br />
[[Category:Family]]</div>
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