Owing to the forecast winter storm, the park will be closed from Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26.

    October 2024

  • Saturday Free Boating

    CANCELED Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
    Free

    Unfortunately, owing to an unforeseen staffing disruption, free Saturday boating will be closed until Spring 2025.   Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration...


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  • Saturday Free Boating

    CANCELED Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
    Free

    Unfortunately, owing to an unforeseen staffing disruption, free Saturday boating will be closed until Spring 2025.   Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration...


    Learn More
  • Saturday Free Boating

    CANCELED Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
    Free

    Unfortunately, owing to an unforeseen staffing disruption, free Saturday boating will be closed until Spring 2025.   Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration...


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  • FloatLab Celebration

    Thanks to many committed supporters and friends, FloatLab's next chapter will begin with construction at Bartram's Garden in Fall 2024. Join Bartram's Garden, Mural Arts, and architect J. Meejin Yoon...


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  • Saturday Free Boating

    CANCELED Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
    Free

    Unfortunately, owing to an unforeseen staffing disruption, free Saturday boating will be closed until Spring 2025.   Join us for free kayaking and rowboating on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration...


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  • July 2025

  • Wednesday Free Fishing

    CANCELED Wednesday Free Fishing

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

    Update on 7/2: Due to unsafe water conditions, this week's event has been canceled. Learn more about water quality data here. Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no...


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  • Saturday Free Boating

    Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

    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...


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  • Wednesday Free Fishing

    Wednesday Free Fishing

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

    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....


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  • Saturday Free Boating

    Saturday Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse
    Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

    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...


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I'm interested in:

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

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

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.