West Fairmount Park – Fairmount Park Conservancy
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The Conservancy has been working closely with the Parkside community to envision and deliver on improvements to the edge of West Fairmount Park, creating a sense of parks within a larger park. But the Parkside Edge is more than just swings, seats, benches and trashcans set in lush plantings; we recognize that Parkside Avenue itself is a barrier to entering the park. With this in mind, work continues to make Parkside safer for pedestrians by enhancing crossings that will also reduce vehicle sp...| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability (OTIS), Philadelphia Streets Department, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, has completed the final of two phases of the Parkside Edge project, creating better access from the Parkside neighborhood into West Fairmount Park. These pedestrian-driven improvements include walkways and bikeRead More| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy has released new designs for the John Welsh Memorial Fountain and surrounding landscape in West Fairmount Park. Reflecting insight shared by neighbors and park users, the designs include a functioning fountain as well as learning and play features, comfortable seating, public art, new trees and plants, and more. The fountain was firstRead More| Fairmount Park Conservancy
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For more than a decade, Fairmount Park Conservancy has been working to improve the conditions of West Fairmount Park through capital projects in the Centennial District that address a multitude of challenges, including safe access and use for pedestrians and cyclists. Since we moved our headquarters to Ohio House at the intersection of Belmont andRead More| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Volunteer registration is officially open for Philly’s Fall 2025 Love Your Park Fall Weekend! From Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16, volunteers in over 100 Philly parks will plant trees and flower bulbs, collect fallen leaves for compost, and prepare their local park for the winter season. Participation is open to all! Here’s everythingRead More The post Registration now open for Love Your Park Fall Weekend! appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
We’re proud to share that Philadelphia is featured in Investing with Intention: Environmental Sustainability, a national report from Reimagining the Civic Commons that explores the connections between public space investment and environmental sustainability. Released this month, the report highlights how cities like Philadelphia are turning parks, trails, and community spaces into tools for climate resilience.Read More The post Building a Sustainable Future: How Philadelphia’s Parks Are S...| Fairmount Park Conservancy
West Fairmount Park was buzzing with energy last weekend! On Saturday, September 20, kids and families from across Philadelphia gathered at West Fairmount Park for an exciting Family Field Day hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy along with partners Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Philadelphia Youth Sports Coalition, and Centennial Parkside CDC. Children of all ages hadRead More| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The Park Hopper Challenge is back! This free challenge encourages Philadelphians to explore the many parks across the city. The Park Hopper Challenge is led by We Walk PHL, a free program that organizes weekly walking groups across Philadelphia’s park system through a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Departments of Public Health andRead More The post Autumn is for exploration! Join the Park Hopper Challenge! appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fall is the perfect time to visit Philadelphia’s public parks. With over 10,000 acres of park land in Philadelphia, there’s so much to explore as temperatures cool and the trees’ fall colors emerge. Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life with projects, partnerships, and public programs designed to connect everyone with the city’s incredible parks.Read More The post Fifteen Ways to Enjoy Philly Parks this Fall appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
The spring 2024 season of We Walk PHL is here, and we are thrilled to offer 20 places to take a walk in the park.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Our family field days are on the move! This summer, our much-loved day of games, music, and community fun made its East Fairmount Park debut. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, kids and families gathered at Mander Recreation Center for a vibrant Family Field Day hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy along with partners Philadelphia Parks &Read More The post Highlights from Mander Family Field Day appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Sorrentino as its new Chief Executive Officer! A highly respected leader with deep roots in civic engagement, urban planning, and strategic communications, Tony brings more than 25 years of experience advancing transformative initiatives across Philadelphia’s cultural, academic, and nonprofit sectors. His first dayRead More The post Introducing our new CEO, Tony Sorrentino! appeared first on Fairmount Pa...| Fairmount Park Conservancy
Fairmount Park Conservancy is proud to be one of the partners behind We Walk PHL, a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks during spring and fall seasons. The fall season will begin September 1, but in the meantime the We Walk PHL GivePulse page has a great menuRead More The post Stroll through summer with We Walk PHL! appeared first on Fairmount Park Conservancy.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
