Bartram’s Garden

Bartram's Garden is a free public park of nearly 50 acres in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, known as the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. The grounds include a botanic garden, natural lands, a riverfront dock and community boathouse, the Sankofa Community Farm, and the historic Bartram House, which is open only for special events.

The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset, and admission is free. The Welcome Center sells plants from its nursery, gifts by local artists, snacks, and drinks, and it lends fishing rods and binoculars. Guided tours are not currently offered, though a self-guided tour package and audio descriptions are available. Free parking is on site, and the park is served by public transit and bike routes.