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In full bloom in Southwest Philadelphia

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June 22: Juneteenth Jubilee

Join us and VinylTap215 for our annual Juneteenth celebration!

Grow Your Garden

Our native plant nursery is getting ready for spring! The plant catalog is here. Browse and shop at our Welcome Center or online for in-store pick-up.

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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

Thursday, June 12, 3:00 pm

Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally produce straight from Sankofa...

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Thursday, June 12, 5:00 pm

We Walk PHL Thursday Walking Group [2025]

Join We Walk PHL at Bartram’s Garden! We Walk PHL is...

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Thursday, June 12, 7:00 pm

The Table Sessions: Daniel de Jesús

Presented by Journey Arts Enter into an immersive evening of...

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BlogGarden Insights

Meet Our 2025 Juneteenth Artists!

June 12, 2025

Meet Our 2025 Juneteenth Artists!

We’re excited to have our friends, the multi-talented artists of VinylTap215, back to co-host our Juneteenth celebration this year. Get to know the faces, voices, and minds behind the music,...

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Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

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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.