Welcome!

In full bloom in Southwest Philadelphia

Join our team!

Bartram’s Garden is hiring now.

yellow and orange maple leaves

Bloom Calendar

See what’s blooming now.

A family picnicking on grass.

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.
View Map Key
Welcome CenterWelcome Center
RestroomsRestrooms
Picnic TablesPicnic Tables
Bike ParkingBike Parking
PlagroundPlayground
ParkingParking
Road for CarsRoad for Cars
Bike PathBike Path/Paved Trail
Future SiteFuture Site
View Map Key
Welcome CenterWelcome Center
RestroomsRestrooms
Picnic TablesPicnic Tables
Bike ParkingBike Parking
PlagroundPlayground
ParkingParking
Road for CarsRoad for Cars
Bike PathBike Path/Paved Trail
Future SiteFuture Site

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 3, 10:00 am

Little Explorers: Grow It!

Learn about the baby plant inside every seed and plant...

Get Information

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 pm

SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of...

Get Information

Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 am

Homeschooler Days - Here There Be Dragons: Maps and Navigation from the Past

  ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, April through June...

Get Information
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

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

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

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.