Glavin Recreation Center

Sector: Municipal
Role: General Contractor
Client: City of Philadelphia / Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Project Overview

Torrado Construction served as General Contractor for improvements to Glavin Recreation Center, part of Philadelphia’s continued investment in revitalizing neighborhood parks and recreation facilities.

The project combined improvements to the recreation building with substantial upgrades to the surrounding site. Torrado’s scope included accessible restroom improvements, new flooring, and HVAC work within the recreation center. Exterior improvements included new site walls, playground and sprayground improvements, a climbing wall, and additional site features.

Together, the improvements transformed both indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a more welcoming, accessible, and functional destination for recreation and community programming.

Project Highlights

• General contracting and construction coordination
• Interior flooring and restroom improvements
• Accessibility upgrades
• HVAC improvements
• New site walls and exterior improvements
• Playground, sprayground, and climbing features

Community Impact

Glavin Recreation Center is an important gathering place for the surrounding neighborhood. Its revitalization created improved spaces for recreation, play, and community programming while extending the life and usefulness of a public facility local families depend on.