Friends of Clark Park Planning Pages

the newPark 'A' Redesign

A sustainable plan continuing the traditions of Clark Park 'A' (North of Chester Avenue).
A place to socialize, play, and relax with a canopy of shade trees and open space.




Inside Story

Key Concepts of the New Design
  • People make the place
  • Preserves the tree canopy.
  • Spaces remains adaptable, serving different users at different times.
  • Variety of spaces support variety of activities at the same time.
  • Design for areas that can sustain high intensity use.
  • Provides for places of quiet.
  • Reflects and respects the history & geography.
Clark Park is between 43rd & 45th Streets, From Baltimore to Woodland Avenues, Phila. Pa.
It is slightly over 9 acres, with many shade trees, lawn areas, two playgrounds, two monuments, and a basketball court.
 Administered by the Dept of Recreation

E-mail the Friends of Clark Park Planning Committee
Friends of Clark Park main website is  www.ClarkPark.info