This file contains photographs of the building exterior, children playing on playground equipment, events, and activities. Some events and activities documented in the file include a baseball awards night, the 1961 Philadelphia Recreation Conference, an inter-city basketball tournament, arts and crafts, table tennis, chess, and a Christmas party.

This file contains photos of various events and activities at Tarken Recreation Center, including ice skating; a game of chess; a performance by the Ice Capades; a performance by the Traveling Players; a Fashion Show on Ice; a color guard performance; Junior Baseball Federation (JBF) games; the Little Quaker Championship baseball game; a 76ers basketball tournament; and a Department of Recreation ice skating party.