Friends of Harrowgate Park

Where diversity thrives, and community thrives even more!

COMMUNITY

Upcoming Events

March 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025

Become a Member of our Board

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Email your letter of interest to friendsofharrowgate@gmail.com

April 12, 2025

Spring Festival

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 10, 2025

Love Your Park & Mother’s Day Celebration

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

ABOUT US

Our Mission

Group Photo taken below a street lamp

Friends of Harrowgate Park empowers our neighborhood’s diverse community to activate and advocate for a vibrant, welcoming green space.

Located at the corner of E Tioga Street & the 3400 block of Kensington Avenue, Harrowgate Park lies in the Harrowgate neighborhood of Philadelphia. Harrowgate was established in 1784 by Capt. George Esterly, a Revolutionary War veteran, discovered springs in what is now the site of Harrowgate Square (Park). The spring water was pronounced healthful by Dr. Benjamin Rush, and Esterly established a spa there, with gardens, overnight accommodations, food and drink, occasional concerts, and coach service from Second and Market Sts. in Philadelphia.

Today, Harrowgate Park is easily reached by bus, Market-Frankford El line (Tioga Station), or bike. Harrowgate Park is owned by the City and under the management of the Department of Parks & Recreation.

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Latest Updates

Please join us today at Harrowgate Park! Free lunch at 12pm and a show starts at 12:30pm!

Please join us today at Harrowgate Park! Free lunch at 12pm and a show starts at 12:30pm! ...

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Hello Community! We are still looking for new Board Members! If you’re interested in joining please send us an email telling us why you’re interested. 📧

We are adding folks to send their emails by April 1st so we can vote at the April 4th monthly meeting. Come join our small & dynamic energy! 🌳🧡

Hello Community! We are still looking for new Board Members! If you’re interested in joining please send us an email telling us why you’re interested. 📧

We are adding folks to send their emails by April 1st so we can vote at the April 4th monthly meeting. Come join our small & dynamic energy! 🌳🧡
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This Saturday!!!
12 noon to 3pm

This Saturday!!!
12 noon to 3pm
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We’re having our first tree lighting and caroling in Harrowgate Park!! December 1!  Ty Harrowgate Civic Association, Mark Squilla and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for making our dreams come true !  Hope to see you all there!! Rain or Shine!!

We’re having our first tree lighting and caroling in Harrowgate Park!! December 1! Ty Harrowgate Civic Association, Mark Squilla and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for making our dreams come true ! Hope to see you all there!! Rain or Shine!! ...

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Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to connect on Harrowgate’s past, present and future! 🌳 

We can’t wait to share the feedback from the surveys & the amazing ideas 💕

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to connect on Harrowgate’s past, present and future! 🌳

We can’t wait to share the feedback from the surveys & the amazing ideas 💕
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