Tork Helps Bring Hospitality Hub to Philly250

PHILADELPHIA -- As it prepares to host one of the nation’s most historic celebrations, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Tork, a provider of professional hygiene, have unveiled a new Hospitality Hub in LOVE Park, designed to help visitors feel welcome, comfortable and cared for during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Through a multi-week partnership from June 10 to July 19, Tork will help bring four Hospitality Hub restrooms to life along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway—creating a connected network designed to support the millions of visitors expected for Philadelphia’s semi quincentennial celebration.

Located in LOVE Park, Eakins Oval, Lemon Hill and Logan Square, these strategically placed hubs provide convenient access to restrooms and hydration stations while highlighting the important role inclusive hygiene plays in creating a welcoming, accessible visitor experience for all.

The initiative will support major events across the city during the summer.

As the official professional hygiene provider for the Philly250 Hospitality Hubs and hydration stations, Tork is supplying certified Easy to use, high-capacity hygiene solutions designed for high-traffic environments.
Products include the award winning Tork PeakServe Continuous hand towel system, gentle to skin with no added fragrances or dyes, Tork Extra Mild Hand Washing Foam Soap, Tork Alcohol-Free Foam Hand Sanitizer, Tork OptiServe Coreless Toilet Paper and Tork Constant Air Freshener with odor eliminating technology.

“Philadelphia is preparing to welcome the world, and creating a positive visitor experience starts with making people feel safe, comfortable and included,” said Susan Slawson, Commissioner, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. “These Hospitality Hubs and hydration stations are an important part of how we support residents and visitors throughout the summer of special events.”

The partnership builds ongoing efforts to remove barriers to hygiene in public restrooms. Research from Tork shows that 44 percent of people feel anxious about using public restrooms, often shaping how they plan their daily activities and travel. These barriers can ultimately limit participation in public life and shared experiences.

“As Philadelphia prepares for the Philly250 celebration and a summer of major events, it’s important to recognize how access to inclusive hygiene can shape the visitor experience,” said Amy Bellcourt, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Professional Hygiene, Essity. “For many, access to a restroom can determine how long they stay, how comfortable they feel and whether they can fully participate in the festivities. Through this partnership, Tork is helping create more welcoming environments so people of all abilities can more easily take part in these experiences.”

Leaders from the city and Essity, maker of Tork products, officially welcomed visitors to the hubs with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, walk-through tours of the restroom trailers and demonstrations of the hygiene technologies being implemented throughout the Hospitality Hubs.

SWOOP was on hand to assist Commissioner Susan Slawson from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation with the first handwash.

Philadelphia’s summer celebrations are expected to draw national and international attention throughout 2026, positioning the city’s Hospitality Hubs as a key part of the visitor experience infrastructure. The initiative builds on broader efforts across the city to expand inclusive hygiene, including recent restroom upgrades at Lincoln Financial Field.

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