August 19, 2025
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A Clark Park public restroom opening at the end of September will be the third Philly Phlush location. The city previously opened units in Fotterall Square (above) and at 15th and Arch streets in Center City.
The network of Philly Phlush public restrooms is expanding with a third location in Clark Park, now under construction.
The prefabricated unit will be located by the corner of S. 43rd Street and Regent Square, near the West Philly park's basketball court. Like the existing bathrooms, this Philly Phlush will feature "graffiti-proof" steel walls and a large interior capable of accommodating a stroller or bicycle. The ADA-compliant design, dubbed the Portland Loo, has been adopted in over 20 cities.
Friends of Clark Park said the unit should be completed by the end of September. The city will maintain the restroom, cleaning and restocking it roughly every two hours. In addition to toilet paper, the Philly Plush will come equipped with pads, tampons and a changing table. It will also have overdose reversal drug Narcan and a needle disposal container. The sink and hand sanitizer station will be located along the exterior.
The latest Philly Phlush joins two existing units, which opened in 2023. The first is located at Fotterall Square in North Philly, while the second is based in Center City, across the street from LOVE Park.
The city's Philly Phlush pilot project calls for three additional units, though it's unclear where or when those will open. Gayle Mendoza, deputy communications director for the health commissioner's office, said there were no "specific" updates on the other planned locations, but stressed that the pilot funding will support the expansion of the program through summer 2027.
This story has been updated with a response from the city of Philadelphia.
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