Community facilities and services-police and fire stations, health centers, libraries, recreation facilities, YMCA's and neighborhood community centers-undergird the fabric of life in West Philadelphia.

The City built most of its community facilities during the 50's and 60's. Many of these facilities are now in need of substantial repair at a time when city government is facing the reality of a decreasing population and a weakened tax base. As a result, there are fewer resources available for staffing and maintaining community facilities.

In West Philadelphia, there are 32 playgrounds, 9 public libraries, 2 city health centers, 3 police district stations, 4 police mini-stations, and 7 fire stations. Additionally, 35 public schools and 13 parochial schools are located in West Philadelphia. Along with major non-profit social service centers, these community facilities are listed in the tables that follow.

E=ElementaryH=High School
J=Junior HighS=Special

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