Fairmount Park Conservancy

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Tacony Creek Park

What We've Done

So far with the generous support of the Philadelphia community, the Conservancy has brought the cumulative private sector investment in Fairmount Park to over $18 million since its founding. Through this generous support, the organization has:

  • Raised more than $8 million to restore the Fairmount Water Works South Garden and Cliffside Path. The South Garden and Central Cliffside are open to the public and have already become a frequent visitor attraction.
  • Revitalized eleven neighborhood parks in four years through Growing the Neighborhood with Fairmount Park, a program created in partnership with ACE Group and NovaCare, which empowers residents to improve their local parks.
  • Expanded environmental education opportunities for more than 5,000 students, teachers, chaperones, families and campers by transporting them to Fairmount Park’s Pennypack or Wissahickon Environmental Centers, where students got hands-on environmental experience, fulfilling some of their schools’ academic standards.
  • Commissioned a Phase One Business Plan to identify multiple new revenue activities to diversify Fairmount Park's funding sources, while creating amenities for residents and visitors.
  • Facilitated the creation of the Centennial District Plan, a 20-year plan designed to create a family-oriented entertainment zone in West Fairmount Park. Lead working group of partner organizations to manage communication and project implementation.
  • Funded improvements to watersheds and protection of Philadelphia’s natural environment.
  • Completed the renovation of the Boxers’ Trail in Strawberry Mansion in December, 2008.
  • Managed Fairmount Park Living History Fund to help preserve the Park’s 200+ historic properties.
  • Supported the essential work of over 90,000 volunteers in environmental restoration and stewardship activities.
  • Launched new park website: www.fairmountpark.org and new Conservancy website: www.fairmountparkconservancy.org.
  • Produced the first compreshensive Map & Visitor's Guide of the Park system done in almost 30 years.
  • Collected and organized over 5,000 photos of Fairmount Park into a cogent catalogue for marketing and PR initiatives.