Mander Playground

This 22.3-acre site is located at the Diamond Drive entrance to East Fairmount Park. Outside there is playground equipment, a sprinkler and pool, sports fields, tennis and basketball courts. The three-room multi-purpose building hosts a mix of activities. Hydration station available.In 1952, Joseph E. Mander, an African-American male, jumped into the Schuylkill River to rescue a white boy who had fallen into the river. Mander reached the boy, but could not make the return trip to land with him. Unfortunately, both Mander and the boy drowned.Mander's heroic efforts during a time of racial divide in Philadelphia shined bright in their community. The center was named in his honor soon after his death. See a photo of Mander at http://bit.ly/PPRBlackHistory.[BHM]
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