A program in partnership with:
Park Trees of Tomorrow is a pilot tree succession planning study led by Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and local Park Friends groups. Every park – and its tree canopy – is unique. This project gathers community input to understand how neighbors use their park and how trees shape their park experience, in support of the Philly Tree Plan, a 10-year strategic plan for the growth and care of our urban forest.
As a part of the pilot, five neighborhood parks have been selected to participate in Park Trees of Tomorrow: Carroll Park, Dickinson Square Park, Elmwood Park, Jefferson Square Park, and Stephen Girard Park.
An initial component of the study involved a park user survey conducted at the end of 2025, which aimed to establish a general understanding of park usage to inform recommendations for future tree plantings.
Residents interested in learning more about the project, preliminary survey results, and initial tree assessment are invited to attend an upcoming community meeting.
Stephen Girard Park:
Please note, this event has been rescheduled due to the weather forecast. New date and details are below:
Girard Estate Neighbors Association Community Meeting
Monday, February 2
6:30 – 7:30 PM
PAX Cafe, 2336 South 18th Street
Register here
Elmwood Park:
Tuesday, February 3
6:00 – 6:45 PM
Eastwick Library, 2851 Island Ave
Register here
Carroll Park:
Thursday, February 5
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Hope’s Beacon Baptist Church, 1401 N. 60th Street
Register here
Dickinson Square Park & Jefferson Square Park:
Thursday, February 19
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Dickinson Square Building, 1600 E Moyamensing Ave
Register here