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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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The Harrowgate Back to School Bash by @harrowgatecivic is Friday August 14th from 3-5pm at Heitzman Rec Center!
Fall 2026 schedule just dropped for your calendars! 📆🫶
Who’s ready!?!? 💦🎉 see you Saturday Aug 15th!!!
Second Saturday Block Cleaning has been going strong all summer! Thank you to all the volunteers who continue to show up & show out! & as always thank you to partners at @harrowgatecivic and @clip_philly 🧹🫶
Please join us this Saturday June 27th from 12-4pm at Harrowgate Park for our biggest Summer Festival yet! Thank you to Harrowgate Civic Association, Impact Service, Mural Arts, Councilwoman Lozada, Councilman Driscoll, and the City of Philadelphia and CLIP for all of the support. ☀️😎🎉
Thanks to @phillytreepeople , @publichealthmanagementcorp and Tree Forward we are hosting a Community Tree Planting for 17 ❕ new trees in Harrowgate Park on Sunday May 3rd starting at 9:15 am. Rain or Shine! ☔️☀️
Major News! 🚸📣🚧🚲 Thank you to Councilman Mike Driscoll @councilmembermikedriscoll for providing the funding for repairs to the pathways and sidewalks as well as 18 new benches for Harrowgate Park. Construction begins April 20, 2026 and will go one for 6-8 weeks, but the park will remain open! 🌳
If you love green space, we would love to have you join the board of Harrowgate Park! Joining the board is a great way to support community-led events and projects that help Harrowgate Park be a beautiful space for all to enjoy.
So excited to unveil our NEW BELL for the Ring the Bell, America’s 250th campaign. Please join us on Monday, April 13 at Harrowgate Park 6:30 PM.
This cold is telling us its holiday season! ❄️☃️ & that means its time for our 3rd Annual Harrowgate Park Tree Lighting. All neighbors are welcome to soak in some winter magic✨
The City of a Philadelphia is kicking off their semi-annual cleaning program in Harrowgate Park! 💚🌸🌱🧹
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Please join us today at Harrowgate Park! Free lunch at 12pm and a show starts at 12:30pm!
Huge shout out to The Old Lady Gang, or could they be Charlie’s Angels🤣. Your annual water gun fight is always a good time!! See yall on the field next year!! #villageislife Impact & Harrowgate Civic, thank you for always holding down every event we have in our sacred space 🫶🏾🫶🏾Darlene SandraSonjaErinShannon
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Huge shout to our civic for always giving to the community!! Great job today on the book bag and clothing giveaway. Looks amazing 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 thanks Jim Ridgway for the pics😛
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It’s with a very heavy heart we announce that one of our very own gained her wings. For those of you who knew Jan, you couldn’t help but love her gentle ways, kind heart and love for people. Joanie please know our hearts are with you and your family now and always 🫶🏾.
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In Loving Memory of January Lee Hinkie (Raynor) January Lee Hinkie, formerly January Lee Raynor, age 46, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026. January was a hard-working, caring, and beautiful so...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Upcoming events this week! this month second Saturday cleanup will be on the 1900 and 2000 block of East Madison. Friday our backpack and clothing giveaway at Heitzman rec center. Next Saturday is our annual Water gun fight!
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Upcoming Events in Harrowgate! Backpack giveaway and our annual water gun fight!! See you on the field!!! 💪🏾🫶🏾💪🏾
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