Bartram's Garden

Bartram's Garden Bartram's Garden is a National Historic Landmark located along the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Grow as a Bartram's Garden Member!
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Bartram's Garden is located on Lenape land.

Introducing . . . ! This new series captures year-round moments at Bartram's Garden through the lens of photographer an...
06/22/2026

Introducing . . . ! This new series captures year-round moments at Bartram's Garden through the lens of photographer and neighbor Robert G. Smith.

We'll be sharing photos every Monday in celebration of Rob's upcoming exhibition at Studio 34 in West Philly, opening Saturday, August 8. Head to www.bartramsgarden.org/calendar for more information and stay tuned next week for another glimpse of the Garden.

📸 courtesy Robert G. Smith from "Bartram's Garden: The Seasons"

[ID: Photograph of trailing green vines and small pink flowers growing from within a historic stone wall adjacent to a stone staircase. Other greenery and blooms are visible around the staircase.]

Studio 34 Yoga | Healing | Arts

Happy Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Summer Solstice weekend!Come celebrate and spend time in the Garden, the weather is b...
06/20/2026

Happy Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Summer Solstice weekend!

Come celebrate and spend time in the Garden, the weather is beautiful!! Join us today for:

🚲Bike Tune-Up from 11am-2pm
🍅Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park Farmer’s Market from 9am-1:30pm
🛶Reminder that there’s no boating today, (but there will be next Saturday!)

The Welcome Center will also be open today and tomorrow 9:30am-4:30pm, stop by and say hi!👋🏽 do we have any friends visiting from afar while they’re here for the World Cup?

[📸: Jelsomine Media
ID: a photo of folks enjoying a sunny summer on the grassy lawn in the Garden. Some stand and talk;others sit on a stone bench and chat, a bike leaning nearby and others sit in the grass on blankets]

It's taking a bit more time than expected to get ready for Thursday Farm Stands at their new location at the Welcome Cen...
06/18/2026

It's taking a bit more time than expected to get ready for Thursday Farm Stands at their new location at the Welcome Center, so they've been postponed. Stay tuned for updates!

Come celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, 6/20 at Sankofa Farm Stand's first market of the season at Clark Park Farmers Market (43rd and Baltimore).

[ID: a photo of colorful varieties of summer squash and peppers in a yellow bin, with the above message superimposed in red and white text against a translucent yellow rectangle]

There will be no boating programs on the following Saturdays due to holidays:🚣June 20 (this weekend!)🚣July 4🚣September 5...
06/17/2026

There will be no boating programs on the following Saturdays due to holidays:
🚣June 20 (this weekend!)
🚣July 4
🚣September 5

Any other cancellations due to weather or water quality will be posted on our social media and website.

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This Saturday, 6/20 11am–2pm at the Garden's Bike Hub: Free Bike Tune-Up!Prepare for the swing bridge opening with the B...
06/17/2026

This Saturday, 6/20 11am–2pm at the Garden's Bike Hub: Free Bike Tune-Up!

Prepare for the swing bridge opening with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and:

🚲Bike tune-ups (flat fixes, chain cleaning and lubing, brake adjustments, tire checks and pumping, minor shifting adjustments, handlebar tape application [bring your own tape], and safety checks
🚲Pretzels and water ice
🚲Southwest residents can enter to win a kids’ bike!

Click the link to register https://www.bartramsgarden.org/event/free-biketuneup/

[ID: the digital flyer for this event features the above info in red, black, and olive font in varying sizes against a white background, and photos of a man tuning up his bike, the swing bridge, multicolored water ice and pretzels]

Due to poor water quality, free boating today 6/13 has been canceled.[ID: a photo of some boats on the river on a sunny ...
06/13/2026

Due to poor water quality, free boating today 6/13 has been canceled.

[ID: a photo of some boats on the river on a sunny day, with white text over a blue-gray overlay reading “BOATING CANCELED JUNE 13”]

Our annual Juneteenth Jubilee with our friends at VinylTap215 is this Sunday, June 14, 12–4pm!This free, family-friendly...
06/12/2026

Our annual Juneteenth Jubilee with our friends at VinylTap215 is this Sunday, June 14, 12–4pm!

This free, family-friendly event will bring culture and history to life through musical performances, poetry, and storytelling. Plus, a stilt-walking workshop with Sistah Mafalda, activities, refreshments, vendors, biking, and more!

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Volunteering looks different for everyone. Whether you've worked with our Horticulture team, spent time at Sankofa Commu...
06/11/2026

Volunteering looks different for everyone. Whether you've worked with our Horticulture team, spent time at Sankofa Community Farm, joined us for a single day or many—we'd love your feedback.

Take our quick survey and let us know what you love and what we can improve! https://www.bartramsgarden.org/volunteer-survey/

[📸:Sarah Reice
ID: a photo of a person whose face is not shown, wearing marigold-colored gloves, red glasses, and a teal jacket kneeling in the grass, working on the land]

...don't be mad at us, but due to the heat index, free fishing is canceled again today. We hope to see y'all next week. ...
06/11/2026

...don't be mad at us, but due to the heat index, free fishing is canceled again today. We hope to see y'all next week. Stay hydrated!

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Due to the stormy forecast this evening, fishing has been canceled today.[ID: "Fishing CANCELED Wednesday 6/10 in white ...
06/10/2026

Due to the stormy forecast this evening, fishing has been canceled today.

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Philadelphia, PA
19143

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+12157295281

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