The newly revitalized community park at Wilcox and 3rd Streets is the culmination of a three-year climate resilience communities project with the Clean Air Council, Marcus Hook Area Neighbors for Public Health, and many residents who contributed feedback to the process.
Wilcox Park is located just one block from the Monroe Refinery in Trainer Borough.
As part of this project, Clean Air Council and Marcus Hook Area Neighbors worked with Olin Design to map and better understand the potential climate impacts to residents living in and around industrial facilities along the Delaware River.
Residents provided extensive feedback on where they notice stormwater runoff, flooding, and heat islands, as well as where they would like to see a green infrastructure project installed to help mitigate potential flooding and heat impacts from climate change.
Wilcox Park was chosen, and residents selected all of the features that have now been installed.
The new park includes a storybook trail, native plantings, a new picnic table and bench, a Free Little Library, and a park mural installation.
"As a long time resident of Trainer it’s nice to finally see something nice and vibrant at the park!” said Holly Brooks, a founding member of the Friends of Wilcox Park. “So many families love to visit when there are things to do and see. For the kids it will help boost their confidence in reading and be able to be outdoors more instead of sitting inside the house. I am so excited to see it all unfold in the months and years to come.”
The incredible partnership that made this possible was honored Sunday with a grand opening celebration.
Dozens of community members and representatives from Clean Air Council, Marcus Hook Area Neighbors for Public Health, and the Friends of Wilcox Park were in attendance.
Local residents enjoyed a free water ice truck as well as an “Arts in the Park” workshop, where children created sculptural mural arts from recycled and upcycled materials.
“This new addition to a small underused park will undoubtedly add value to both homeowners and especially all of the children that will be using the park,” said Rafael Hernandez, founding member of the Friends of Wilcox Park and a member of the Trainer Borough Environmental Advisory Council. “It was a privilege to work with the Clean Air Council, Trainer borough, the maintenance crew and the residents. This is what a community looks like!”
For more information visit the Friends of Wilcox Park's Facebook page.
[Posted: July 28, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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