Mt. Airy Playground hosted its first “Haunted Rec Center” event on Oct. 23, with Germantown Avenue becoming a pre-Halloween haven for children and parents alike.
Mild weather enticed hundreds of families to walk along the commercial corridor to participate in “Autumn on the Avenue,” and as it wrapped up, the “Haunted Rec Center” began, designed by Rich Houck, the playground’s recreation leader. Nearly 200 children and adults attended the two-hour event, which was fully underwritten by the Friends of Mt. Airy Playground.
Based on the positive reception, organizers say they …
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Mt. Airy Playground hosted its first “Haunted Rec Center” event on Oct. 23, with Germantown Avenue becoming a pre-Halloween haven for children and parents alike.
Mild weather enticed hundreds of families to walk along the commercial corridor to participate in “Autumn on the Avenue,” and as it wrapped up, the “Haunted Rec Center” began, designed by Rich Houck, the playground’s recreation leader. Nearly 200 children and adults attended the two-hour event, which was fully underwritten by the Friends of Mt. Airy Playground.
Based on the positive reception, organizers say they expect to bring the eerie event back again next year.
Besides family-friendly programming, the Mt. Airy Playground, at 7001 Germantown Ave., serves as a center for many athletic programs, including Mt. Airy Baseball, Mt. Airy Bantams Football and Cheerleading, karate instruction, adult soccer, boxing and basketball.
The rec center also supports an after-school program that provides cultural and educational enrichment for students from area elementary schools. Daily activities include homework help, arts and crafts, chess, and introduction to athletics.
The Friends of Mt. Airy Playground is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the playground. In 2025, the organization worked with community members, the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation, and Councilmember Cindy Bass’ office to develop a facility master plan.
