Frequently Asked Questions

Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is a City of Philadelphia program to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to improve neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and libraries. Made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, Rebuild will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in improving community facilities. Through its projects, Rebuild will: Make physical improvements to parks, recreation centers, and libraries. Promote diversity and economic inclusion. Rebuild will support minorities and women who work (or want to work) in the design and construction industries. Engage with community members to leverage their knowledge, power, and expertise. Community feedback will inform the improvements that are made to facilities.

Community Ventures (CV) is a non-profit developer with a mission to work in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations to improve communities and to increase the supply of affordable housing. Community Ventures was selected by Rebuild to manage the Rebuild project at Vogt Recreation Center.

Community Ventures has selected Let's Go Outdoors & Witty Gritty to engage with the Tacony & Mayfair community. Let's Go Outdoors and Witty Gritty are two women and minority-led companies that have partnered together with one goal which is to provide a voice to the community for the facility improvements.

Improvements will be made to both the building and to the site at Vogt. Expected site improvements include a new playground and surrounding landscape. Building improvements include upgrades to the mechanical systems, a new roof, interior finishes, and renovated bathrooms. *Field improvements will not be a part of this project.

Construction on the improvements to the Vogt Recreation Center building and playground is scheduled to begin early 2026. The recreation building will close on December 31, 2025, and the playground will close late January/early February. Fields are expected to remain open during construction.

Project Phase Timeline* *Tentative; timeline subject to adjustments

Community input is critical to making this project a success and is a priority for all major Rebuild projects. Rebuild and CV encourages all residents to participate in community engagement activities so that their voice can be heard and inform the changes that are made at Vogt. Sign up on our interest form and fill out our community surveys available at neighborhood events or on the website. You can also email us at vogt@community-ventures.org for any questions you may have. We will let you know about all community meetings, focus groups, and other opportunities to get involved and become a partner in the project.