Friends of Pastorius Park

Friends of Pastorius Park The Friends of Pastorius Park is a volunteer advocacy group that works to preserve the 16 acre park as it was designed in 1915.

The Friends of Pastorius Park was established in 1987, as a non-profit, volunteer organization, devoted to maintaining the park as it was originally designed to be: a passive, multi-use green space, to be used by individual park goers as such, and in compliance with City rules and regulations. FoPP's role is one of stewardship and care for Pastorius Park's landscape and assets. Our organization is

committed to making the park a safe and enjoyable experience for all. FoPP has proved this repeatedly for years, through tree and pond maintenance, as well as masonry repair and renovation of the warming hut. Most recently, FoPP repaired all of the park's benches in summer of 2016, and is currently involved (with both funding and volunteer workers) in restoration and maintenance of the park's water system, in collaboration with the City's Parks & Recreation Department (PPR). FoPP funds all its improvements/repairs at Pastorius Park with tax-deductible donations and membership fees from the community. Membership forms can be found at our mailbox in the amphitheater area (above the moat on Millman St. side of the park), and these and/or any donation can be mailed to:
Friends of Pastorius Park P.O. Box 27158
Market Square Station Philadelphia, PA 19118

Thank you to the 40+ volunteers who showed up for our Spring Clean Up event last weekend! The Chestnut Hill Local
03/23/2026

Thank you to the 40+ volunteers who showed up for our Spring Clean Up event last weekend! The Chestnut Hill Local

02/07/2026
12/07/2025

Missing dog alert:

Eddie, F
Brown and white, doodle-ish rescue
Very friendly
Got off her leash while at Pastorius Park around 4:30PM on Saturday, 12/6.

Please call Debra at 434-409-7309 if you see her.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the leaves falling, the turtles hunkered down for winter, and migrating ducks returning...
11/23/2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

With the leaves falling, the turtles hunkered down for winter, and migrating ducks returning to the pond, we are reminded again just how fortunate we are to have Pastorius Park at the heart of our community.

Thanks to our community, 2025 has been an outstanding year at the park. We are grateful to the many volunteers who helped at spring and fall cleanups and throughout the year with planting, pruning, raking, collecting storm debris, caring for the pond and fountains, and so many other behind‑the‑scenes tasks.

This year we have another exciting reason to be thankful!

*Thanks to generous support from the Wyncote Foundation and a devoted Chestnut Hill neighbor, every donation made before December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. With $45,000 already committed, we must secure another $55,000 to unlock the full match.

This match is a vital step toward fully funding the Paul W. Meyer Northeast Woods Restoration Project, an effort to restore native woodland habitat, manage stormwater, and create a renewed tranquil experience for visitors to Pastorius Park. Your gift today, of any amount, will be doubled, helping to restore one of the park’s most ecologically important areas and honoring Paul Meyer’s legacy of environmental stewardship.

Pastorius Park belongs to all of us, and its future depends on our shared care and generosity. Together, we can ensure this historic landscape continues to inspire and enrich our community for generations to come. Gifts can be made at https://friendsofpastorius.org/matched

With Gratitude,
Friends of Pastorius Park Board

Thank you to Abby Weiss of the Chestnut Hill Local for this great coverage of our Northeast Woods Restoration Project:
10/16/2025

Thank you to Abby Weiss of the Chestnut Hill Local for this great coverage of our Northeast Woods Restoration Project:

Friends of Pastorius Park (FoPP) will plant the initial seeds of its largest restoration project in history on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Caution, exciting things are happening at Pastorius Park! This weekend we’re planting the first trees in our Northeast W...
10/15/2025

Caution, exciting things are happening at Pastorius Park!

This weekend we’re planting the first trees in our Northeast Woods Restoration Project! A number of holes have already been dug in preparation for planting 40 understory trees. For your safety, pease stay on the path in this area.

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Join us this weekend, Saturday, October 18 from 9am -12pm for a special Volunteer Tree Planting Event! Register now >> https://forms.gle/sT8hmHZXXk3ms6ZP7

The Chestnut Hill Local

Join us this weekend, Saturday, October 18 from 9am -12pm for a special Volunteer Tree Planting Event! Register now >> ...
10/14/2025

Join us this weekend, Saturday, October 18 from 9am -12pm for a special Volunteer Tree Planting Event! Register now >> https://forms.gle/sT8hmHZXXk3ms6ZP7
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Come help us plant the first trees in in our Northeast Woods Restoration Project! We will be planting over 40 understory trees in a variety of native species. A limited number of tools will be available, volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, wheelbarrows, shovels, and straight rakes.

Meet at the entrance to the Northeast Woods section of the park located at Roanoke and W. Hartwell

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Thank you to all who came out to last weekend's Fall Clean Up event! We couldn't do it without our hard working voluntee...
10/13/2025

Thank you to all who came out to last weekend's Fall Clean Up event! We couldn't do it without our hard working volunteers. Missed it? Join us again this weekend, Saturday, October 18 for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Woods. Learn more and register at: https://friendsofpastorius.org/volunteer/
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🍁REMINDER🍁 Fall Volunteer Clean-Up Day this Saturday, October 11 (rain date: Oct. 12) from 9am - 12pm. Help spread mulch...
10/08/2025

🍁REMINDER🍁 Fall Volunteer Clean-Up Day this Saturday, October 11 (rain date: Oct. 12) from 9am - 12pm. Help spread mulch, rake sweet gum balls, and bring deadfall limbs to the roadside. A limited supply of tools will be available. Please bring work gloves, rakes, and wheel barrows if you have one. Coffee and donuts provided! Learn more and sign up at: https://friendsofpastorius.org/volunteer/

🍁Save the Date! 🍁Fall Volunteer Clean-Up Day: Saturday, October 11 (rain date: Oct. 12) from 9am - 12pm. Help spread mul...
09/25/2025

🍁Save the Date! 🍁Fall Volunteer Clean-Up Day: Saturday, October 11 (rain date: Oct. 12) from 9am - 12pm. Help spread mulch, rake sweet gum balls, and bring deadfall limbs to the roadside. A limited supply of tools will be available. Please bring work gloves, rakes, and wheel barrows if you have one. Coffee and donuts provided! Learn more and sign up at: https://friendsofpastorius.org/volunteer/

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