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Penn Park Opens

September 20, 2011

Neither gray skies nor a blustery cold front could cloud the sunny smiles or curb the enthusiasm of those who came out to enjoy the opening of Penn Park. Perhaps the brightest smile of all belonged to Penn President Amy Gutmann as she thanked the many people who helped to make the park a reality…

Click here for University Communications’ coverage of the Grand Opening.

Take a look at the process that transformed an industrial eyesore into the University’s newest green space.

Visit the Penn Connects website for a complete listing of Penn Park press.

Fact

Penn Park has added more than 22 acres of green space to Penn’s urban campus.

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