Welcome!
In full bloom in Southwest Philadelphia
September 27 is National Public Lands Day!
Join us and NEEF for a day of hands-on activities and community connection.
Twilight in the Garden: October 3
Get your tickets to our annual benefit gala!
We’re glad you’re here.
Bartram’s Garden is many things to many people: a home for horticulture, an ancient riverfront, an African Diaspora farm, and a place of untold histories.
This public park spans nearly 50 acres in Southwest Philadelphia, offering peace, rest, and connection.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 am
Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming?
Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with...
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Wednesday Free Fishing
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience...
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Black Boys Makin' Noise Logo Unveiling & Storytelling Concert
Join the Black Boys Makin’ Noise Storytelling Troupe for the...
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July 7, 2025
Unearthing Horticultural History: The Story of Plant Records at Bartram’s Garden
The year is 1728; John Bartram stands in his garden beneath the dappled sunlight filtering through the tree canopy, carefully examining the leaf of a plant. He runs his fingers...
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