About Us

The East Passyunk Community Center (EPCC) is dedicated to serving all members of our community. The Center is operated by the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation (PPR), which launched the Center in August 2015.

Through the City, we have staff members on site to run a wide variety of programs, including after school children activities, basketball leagues, summer camps, senior activities, and much more.

In addition, the Center has an active Advisory Council made up of volunteers who plan, support and expand community outreach. The Council works with the staff in organizing special events, promoting the Center, raising funds for Center needs, and more.

Activities are provided at low-cost or free --- and are available to all!

The 35,000-square-foot Center includes a regulation size indoor basketball court with bleachers, a new spray ground installed in May 2023, a large activity room, community meeting rooms, offices, restrooms, a computer lab. vending machines, lobby, outdoor bocce court, kitchen, and community gated outdoor area with planters. Our facilities offer a unique and coveted spot in a neighborhood where space is at a premium for all folks to gather.

"The East Passyunk Community Center serves and strengthens our community through a variety of programs for all ages."

East Passyunk Community Recreation Center Staff
Director: JJ Pospiech (Philadelphia Parks and Recreation)  
EastPassyunkCommunityCenter@phila.gov

Rec Center phone: 215-685-0008
Advisory Council phone:  215-685-0011 

Advisory Council Board:
Joseph F. Marino, President

Olga, Vice President 
Nate, Treasurer
Karyn, Secretary
Margaret, Funding
Jim & Olga, Events & Special Programs


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Our History
Our large space was built in 1990 by the City of Philadelphia for recreational use. Operations were managed by the Tolentine corporation for many years under a unique contractual arrangement. Public access was limited.

Joseph F. Marino, founding co-chair of the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association, led the charge to the City to acquire back the building for community use. The Department of Parks and Recreation assumed control of the building in August 2015 and renamed the Center to reflect the East Passyunk name, with a relaunch designed to create a truly accessible and inviting community center.

SPRING 2023

We are pleased to welcome J.J. Pospiech to EPCC as our new Director/Rec Leader!

J.J. has spent the past ten years working across the City of Philadelphia, managing and leading programs for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

J.J. commented that he is, "...thrilled to be joining the team at the East Passyunk Community Center and to be following the framework that John Medica and Joe Marino have built over the past seven years. I can't believe I have the opportunity to work and serve in my own community and I am extremely motivated to grow our reach in our programming."

​In his free time, you can usually find J.J. traveling, dining out, and enjoying iced coffee.

He is excited to build relationships with our neighbors and all of our community center participants. Please stop in and say hello!

We look forward to many years with J.J.