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Bring your family and friends to our annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Harvest Fest celebrations.

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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.

People walking down a garden path surrounded by blooming trees and shrubs.
A family picnicking on grass.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am

SOLD OUT Biking Level 1: Adults' Learn-to-Ride (16+)

This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches participants how to ride...

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Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am

SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Fire Cider Making

Learn about the history of this medicinal cider and its...

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Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspirited produce grown right on Sankofa...

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BlogGarden Insights

“So I was the new flower that had to flourish and be that tall”

October 9, 2025

“So I was the new flower that had to flourish and be that tall”

The 15th annual Philadelphia Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration will be held at Bartram’s Garden on Sunday, October 12, 11am–5pm. We sat down with the event co-host and one of the...

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Workshops, Wellness & Culture

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I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

View our latest data on current river conditions.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.