Our Plans and Partners
Amplifying a shared vision to ensure the Garden’s future.
At a time of transformational external investment in Southwest Philadelphia and along the Tidal Schuylkill riverfront, we’re partnering with local and regional leaders to establish community-driven, world-class opportunities for learning, creating, and sharing at Bartram’s Garden.
Upcoming Projects in the Garden
FloatLab
State-of-the-art floating classroom and art space with Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Ecosystems Education Center & Freshwater Mussel Hatchery
Hands-on education alongside watershed restoration with Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Field Station
A riverfront home for climate resilience and workforce development.
The NESTT
Nature-focused pre-K led by Woodland Academy/Greater Philadelphia Health Action.
Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge
Led by SRDC, a pedestrian- and bike-only connection to the Bartram’s Mile Trail.
Concrete Cowboys Stable
With Parks & Recreation, a new stable for the Southwest Concrete Cowboys on the North Mile.
Neighborhood Development
Major initiatives in our wider Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood.
Blossom at Bartram
The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s plan for redeveloping Bartram Village, immediately adjacent to Bartram’s Garden.
Trolley Modernization
SEPTA’s plans to update public transportation, including the nearby #36 trolley line.
Lower Schuylkill Biotech Campus
PIDC’s development of new bioproduction facilities immediately north and south of the Garden.
