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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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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!
We are so excited to welcome the following folks to the Friends of Harrowgate Board! Thank you all for your dedication to the community and commitment to helping the Friends of Harrowgate Park steward our beautiful park! Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Zerbe, Danielle, and Sandy to the board! 👏🏽
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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! 🌳🧡
Love our new neighbor!! Cloud Cups Gelato!! Can you say delish!! Yummm
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!!
Friendly reminder!! Community meeting and tree planting!! Breakfast will be served and light lunch after tree plantingThanks 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! ☔️☀️
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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! ☔️☀️
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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! 🌳
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We’ve got a lot of good things happening in the park!! First construction on sidewalks and 18 new benches! Special shout to Parks & Recreation, Tess and our Councilman Mike Driscoll!!
May 3 community meeting and Tree Planting! We’re getting 15 new trees
May 9 LYP and Second Saturday kickoff!!
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