Fairmount Park Conservancy

Fairmount Park Conservancy is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to bring parks to life. We work with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources and public health.

Vision

We envision a vibrant, high-quality, and equitable Philadelphia park system for everyone.

Principles

• Parks go beyond recreation. They have ecological, economic, historic, social, cultural and public health value.
• Parks bring people of all backgrounds into public life, connecting communities to civic assets where trust can be formed.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion are the foundations of a healthy park system.
• Intentional and equitable park investments welcome people to public spaces where they historically have not been welcome.
• Collaboration and partnerships with communities are essential to bringing parks to life.
• Dignity, care, and respect for communities, partners and staff are the heart of our work.