Sep 24, 2025 - 02:03 GMT
Vare Recreation Center unveils new turf field as part of $21M renovation
The South Philly Sigma Sharks youth football team celebrated the grand opening of their new 69,000-square-foot synthetic turf field at Vare Recreation Center, part of a $21 million renovation led by Rebuild Philadelphia. Joined by Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, former Eagle Conor Barwin, and city leaders, the event highlighted how the field will provide safe, high-quality facilities for hundreds of local kids while teaching lessons of teamwork, accountability, and community pride.