GAF Supports Local Community With First ADA Compliant Park in Area

The transformation of the park is being accomplished through a partnership of the City of Chester, GAF and the Chester Citizens Alliance.

GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, along with The City of Chester and Chester Citizens Alliance, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of Wylie Park - the first ADA compliant park in Chester County.

The Wylie Park revitalization includes new ADA compliant playground equipment, a new sidewalk that encircles the playground to improve accessibility, new fall-resistant eco-turf ground cover, and a newly-paved parking lot. Additionally, the drainage needs for the area have been addressed to further improve access to the area.

The transformation of the park is being accomplished through a partnership of the City of Chester, GAF and the Chester Citizens Alliance, a group of concerned citizens with a goal to improve the quality of life in Chester.

GAF, which has a plant located in Chester, has donated funds and support to the revitalization project as part of its social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters, which is focused on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources, and products to help power the potential of communities. 

Photo credit: Brian Garner, News & Reporter, Chester