Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions...
Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 6—August 27, and...
Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram's Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday...
Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 6—August 27, and...
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This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: Balance Pedaling techniques Starting and stopping Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike...
Please note: to avoid the peak heat index, Saturday Free Boating will take place from 3-7pm July through August. Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating...
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Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.
Join us in the Garden for our annual fall plant sale. You'll find not only great deals on plants and seeds for your fall garden but free activities focused on gardening and the land as well. Plant sale 30% off purchases of 10 or more plants from our perennials, grasses, and shrubs sections Pollinator package...
Join Bartram's Garden as we host a Bio Blitz in the park’s 15-acre meadow! A Bio Blitz is an event where park staff, scientists, naturalists, students, and community members come together to identify as many different species in a specific area as possible. We aim to focus on plants, birds, and insects, in addition to...
(215) 729-5281
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
