Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground — Attraction in Philadelphia

The quality of the neighborhood has been brought down by ghetto types. My wife and I played here as kids but we are now afraid to let our own children play here. Trash, broken equipment, drug dealers, and junkies abound. This playground was named after a slain cop who had 17 citizen complaints. Why not name it after a brave firefighter or soldier who died in the line of duty instead of a typically corrupt Philadelphia cop? Ironically, there are never any police officers around when the pushers and other felons are here, which suggest that the criminals are bribing the police. This city is the pits. We intend to move when it becomes totally unbearable, which it...

Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground is a cherished green space in Philadelphia, offering a peaceful retreat for families and sports enthusiasts alike. Nestled at 9800 Roosevelt Blvd, this park is a tribute to a local hero and provides a variety of recreational facilities, including a soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground for the little ones. It’s a perfect spot for a family picnic, a friendly game, or just a quiet moment amidst the trees. With its welcoming atmosphere and well-maintained amenities, it’s a beloved community hub where memories are made and fun...

This is a great little quiet park but it really needs a cleaning and updates. Bathroom is atrocious and it seems like nobody cleans anything or does any work. The sprinklers barely work on certain days, they have no pressure. The swings are ripping, that’s a major problem. All of the basketball courts are either falling apart or the rim are leaning. Last year the sewer drain was off for about a month. With all the sporting events and teams there have here. This park should really be presented better. Please fix this things and clean up.

Update to a year later and all those problems...