Our Mission

The Overbrook Park Civic Association’s mission is to foster a spirit of community cooperation, promote the safety and well-being of our residents and encourage neighborhood pride.

About Us

The Overbrook Park Civic Association is a 501(c)(4) non-profit “Recognized Community Organization” (RCO) comprised of citizens living from City Avenue to Landsdowne Avenue, Westend Drive to Ashurst Road in the West Philadelphia region of the City. The Overbrook Park Civic Association has been in existence for over 30 years. We embrace diversity and promote progress.

President: Marc Reason  Treasurer: Holly Riddick

OPCA Board: Teddi Ashby, Michele Dowell, Radee Hammet, Carolyn Hardrick, Angela Reason, Nycole Watson, Delores Whitaker

What We Do

  • Promote the general welfare of the residents
  • Inform residents of neighborhood events and issues
  • Encourage and spearhead neighborhood improvement projects
  • Raise funds for community projects
  • Encourage social interaction and promote harmony among residents of the community
  • Encourage residents to participate in civic, school, and library activities and functions.
  • General maintenance, upkeep, and rental of Rose Playground. Providing a rental space for independent small businesses and other non-profit businesses that need affordable space to operate. Also providing community members with a local space for meetings and events.

Annual Events

OPCA Community Day – A day to celebrate the community with free food, live entertainment, and vendors.

Quarterly Events

Community and Zoning Meetings – General membership meetings keep the community informed about neighborhood events and seek out speakers and presenters with relevant information for our residents.

Community Newsletter- OPCA newsletter “Around The Park”  produces articles about and for the Overbrook Park community as well as supplying a calendar for events.

Seasonal Events

Beautification Park Clean Ups – Operating from April through November the Beautification committee helps to clean and beautify the 75th and Landsdowne entranceway into our community and Rose Playground.

OPCA Outdoor Family Movie Night- Providing free outdoor movies screenings for the community at Rose Playground.

Welcome Committee – OPCA mails out “Welcome to the Neighborhood” postcards to all new homeowners twice a year.