5818 Germantown Avenue
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5818 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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5818 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Join Center in the Park

Membership at Center in the Park is FREE for eligible individuals age 55+. For those who want to go a little further, the optional CIP Signature Perks Program offers added perks, savings, and special access.
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Benefits enjoyed by all members include:  

Comprehensive Fitness and Wellness programs
Practical and compassionate Social Service
Award Winning Evidence Based Health Promotions
Lifelong Learning and Creative Self Expression
Community Connections and opportunities for Civic Engagement
Free off-street parking and accessibility
Easily accessible by public transportation
If you would like to join the Center please fill out the form below to start your new member registration.

To Set up a meeting with our Center Counselor, Call
(215) 848-7722 ext. 210 or email info@centerinthepark.org

Join the CIP Signature Perks Program

General Membership
$Free
Nationally accredited senior community center
Historic Germantown Vernon Park location/Convenient to public transportation
Free off street parking lot and accessibility
Practical and compassionate social services
Comprehensive Fitness and Wellness program
Award Winning Evidence Based Health Promotion Programs

CIP Signature Perks Program

Silver Level
$20 individual $35 household
Billed monthly
CIP Newsletter, delivered by email, U.S. mail, or pick-up at the Center
Invitation to a yearly special CIP Perks Member Event
$5 in CIP Bucks to use towards programs or events
10% OFF event space rental
10% OFF CIP merchandise
Gold Level
$50 individual $90 household
Billed monthly
Newsletter, Buddy Pass, and CIP event invitation plus
$20 in CIP bucks
20% OFF event space rental
20% OFF CIP merchandise
Early access to certain trips and events (purchase tickets before they go on sale for the general membership)
Discounts on select special events through CIP’s Art Reach partnership

For more information about joining CIP or becoming a CIP Signature Perks program member

Frequently Asked Questions

Our classes and programs are for people age 55+, but our Neighborhood Energy Center and Housing Counseling Programs are for people of all ages!

Membership is FREE! But we also have a Partnership program and, for $20-$50 per year you can get the newsletter mailed to your home, get CIP Bucks to use for classes and programs, as well as other perks! Check out our partnership page.

We have free Breakfast forthose age 55+ Monday, Wednesday and Fridays – no reservation required. Our daily lunch program is FREE to those age 60+ but you must call a week in advance to register.

CIP is easily accessible via public transportation: Septa bus route number 23 stops at the corner of Germantown Avenue and Rittenhouse Street, one block from the Center. Routes 26, 65, J and K also stop at the intersection of Chelten Avenue and Germantown Avenue, also one block from the Center. Also one block away at the intersection of Greene and Chelten Avenue are the H and XH bus routes.
If you are eligible for Septa CCT paratransit service CIP can scheduoe your rides to and fromthe Center, and we may be able to coverthe cost! Conact our Center Counselor for more information.

Absolutely! We have many community service opportunities for students and those who are looking for opportunities to give back to their communities.

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