Welcome!
In full bloom in Southwest Philadelphia
Bloom Calendar
See what’s in bloom this month in the Garden!
See You Down at the Dock Soon!
Free fishing begins 7/2 and free boating begins 7/5.
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, July 16, 5:00 pm
Wednesday Free Fishing
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience...
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Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from...
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SWWAG Workshop: Weed Wacker 101
Learn the basics of the infamously frustrating and very important...
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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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