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Blooming and growing in Southwest Philadelphia

Save the Date: Juneteenth Jubilee

Join us on Sunday, June 14, 12–4pm

yellow and orange maple leaves

Twilight in the Garden is on October 2.

Grab your tickets and learn about our 2026 honorees!

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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.

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

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 pm

SWWAG Workshop - Orchard Pests and Disease Management

This workshop takes place at POP Learning Orchard at the...

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Wednesday, June 10, 5:00 pm

Free Fishing

Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome,...

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Thursday, June 11, 5:00 pm

WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors...

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BlogGarden Insights

A Rhubarb By Many Names!

June 4, 2026

A Rhubarb By Many Names!

You might be able to recognize rhubarb in the garden—but what is “true rhubarb”? If you don’t know the answer, then you have a lot in common with Western Europeans...

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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

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.