The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has officially listed 4.25 acres of the Christ the King Parish complex (3201 Chesterfield Road) for sale on the open market for $3,000,000. This parcel includes the closed convent and the expansive green space currently housing a neighborhood baseball field. The property is being explicitly marketed to private real estate developers for residential subdivision.

The Risk: If a private developer purchases this land, Morrell Park will permanently lose one of its last remaining green spaces, destroying local youth sports infrastructure and increasing neighborhood density.

Our Demand: We, the undersigned residents, parents, and neighbors of Morrell Park in the Far Northeast, urgently request that OUR REPRESENTATIVES use their public service prerogative to:

Oppose High-Density Rezoning: Deny any zoning variances or changes that would allow developers to over-build on this recreational land.

Explore Public Acquisition: Partner with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, or state grant programs to acquire this 4.25-acre parcel and preserve it for permanent community youth sports fields (T-ball, soccer, and baseball).