CURRENT EVENT:
The 2024 tree cycle event was a big success! The smell is amazing too! We couldn't do it without your support and generosity. Thank you!
Who we are and what we do
FESPP (Friends of Eastern State Penitentiary Park) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that develops and maintains the areas around Eastern State Penitentiary as green space for the local community and a recreation area for students of Bache-Martin Elementary School. (Home and school Association Website) Located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, Eastern State Penitentiary Park encompasses two parcels of land along the 2100 block of Brown Street and the 700 Block of Corinthian Avenue. The park includes a children’s playground, large lawn, and community garden with multiple recreation opportunities and individual garden plots.
FESPP provides fundraising support for the park, coordinates maintenance of the lawn and other areas, and coordinates with the City of Philadelphia and partner organizations. Our mission is to steward and maintain Eastern State Penitentiary Park for all, cultivating positive relationships and strong ties between residents of Fairmount, Francisville, and Spring Garden neighborhoods.
FESPP provides fundraising support for the park, coordinates maintenance of the lawn and other areas, and coordinates with the City of Philadelphia and partner organizations. Our mission is to steward and maintain Eastern State Penitentiary Park for all, cultivating positive relationships and strong ties between residents of Fairmount, Francisville, and Spring Garden neighborhoods.
Areas we maintain
Corinthian Gardens
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Brown Street Lawn
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Playpen Playground
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Visit us!
Brown Street Lawn and the children’s Playpen are open year round. Corinthian Gardens is open dawn to dusk from March-October. Dogs are not allowed in the garden since many of our plants are edible. Leashed dogs are allowed on Brown Street Lawn. See our FAQ page for additional information.
The Playpen playground is located at the corner of Brown Street and N 22nd Street.
Brown Street Lawn is located along the north side of Eastern State Penitentiary.
Enter Corinthian Gardens at the corner of Brown Street and Corinthian Avenue, or along Corinthian Avenue near the intersection with Fairmount Avenue.
The Playpen playground is located at the corner of Brown Street and N 22nd Street.
Brown Street Lawn is located along the north side of Eastern State Penitentiary.
Enter Corinthian Gardens at the corner of Brown Street and Corinthian Avenue, or along Corinthian Avenue near the intersection with Fairmount Avenue.