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Join us for a cleanup at Mander Rec in East Fairmount Park! Help us prepare for the upcoming Boxers’ Trail 5k Run & Walk.

Date

Tuesday, August 31, 2021


Time

5:30pm - 7:00pm


Mander Recreation Center is a vibrant community hub with a playground, sprayround, pool, tennis courts, and picnic areas. It is also where the annual Boxers’ Trail 5k Run & Walk kicks off! Help us prepare for the run by cleaning up litter and mulching trees along Diamond Drive.

All cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own gloves. Please bring a mask.


What to Wear & Bring
-Please wear closed-toe shoes
-Please bring a reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. (We will provide jugs of water so you can refill.)
-We recommend wearing long pants as this area is overgrown and there are some hazards.

Meet-Up Spot, Parking, Travel
-Meet at the picnic tables in front of Mander Recreation Center at 33rd St & Diamond Drive.
-Parking is available along 33rd Street as well as on Diamond Drive.
-Bus 32 runs along 33rd St, and several other buses stop at the 33rd & Dauphin loop.
-Please be extremely careful if biking or walking in this area – traffic patterns are a bit confusing and the bike lanes are not in good shape.

Other Details
-Please bring a mask (we will have extras available)
-We will provide gloves and all the necessary tools, but feel free to bring your own
-We will provide bug spray, sunblock, snacks, and jug of water