Our Latest Strategic Plan is Complete

Over the last few months the Friends of Clark Park have been working on a new Strategic Plan to help us define our key areas of focus for the upcoming years. We are excited to announce that as of September 2020 this new plan has been approved and adopted. This is a key milestone for us as an organization as it will help us establish clear goals moving forward. 

As part of this plan Friends of Clark Park has also redefined our vision and  mission for the organization. Our vision is to foster a Clark Park which embraces everybody and enhances the health and happiness of its neighborhood. Our mission is Friends of Clark Park is an all-volunteer organization. We partner with the neighboring community and with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) with the goal to maintain and enhance the physical aspects and cultural opportunities of Clark Park.

Check out our Strategic Plan Page to see more details and read the full plan.

Jamie Gauthier Statement on Upcoming Demonstration

Friends of Clark Park is very supportive of the statement Council Member Jamie Gauthier released about the upcoming demonstration in Clark Park:

STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE GAUTHIER REGARDING UPCOMING DEMONSTRATION IN CLARK PARK:

Our office has been receiving a high volume of calls concerning a rally in Clark Park that is reportedly planned for this coming Saturday. The demonstration is being promoted by a known white nationalist hate group, and they have selected a highly visible location and time for the event in order to maximize tensions and create a spectacle.

Let us be perfectly clear: our community is purposely being targeted for this event because of our diversity and our progressive values. The rally, and the views this group espouse, run counter to everything we stand for.

While free speech is protected under the Constitution, I wholly condemn this organization, and in particular their plans to bring this outright hatred to West Philly. I think I speak for all of us when I say: Go home. You are unwelcome, and we don’t want you here.

And to residents of the 3rd District, I ask that you please take the high road on Saturday by being safe and peaceful. Responding to this hate group with force only gives them legitimacy and power. Let’s not offer them this power or a podium for their propaganda.

We remain in close communication with Parks & Recreation and PPD, and will share any updates they provide with regard to this event.

Jamie Gauthier Statement on Upcoming Demonstration

Friends of Clark Park is very supportive of the statement Council Member Jamie Gauthier released about the upcoming demonstration in Clark Park:

STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE GAUTHIER REGARDING UPCOMING DEMONSTRATION IN CLARK PARK:

Our office has been receiving a high volume of calls concerning a rally in Clark Park that is reportedly planned for this coming Saturday. The demonstration is being promoted by a known white nationalist hate group, and they have selected a highly visible location and time for the event in order to maximize tensions and create a spectacle.

Let us be perfectly clear: our community is purposely being targeted for this event because of our diversity and our progressive values. The rally, and the views this group espouse, run counter to everything we stand for.

While free speech is protected under the Constitution, I wholly condemn this organization, and in particular their plans to bring this outright hatred to West Philly. I think I speak for all of us when I say: Go home. You are unwelcome, and we don’t want you here.

And to residents of the 3rd District, I ask that you please take the high road on Saturday by being safe and peaceful. Responding to this hate group with force only gives them legitimacy and power. Let’s not offer them this power or a podium for their propaganda.

We remain in close communication with Parks & Recreation and PPD, and will share any updates they provide with regard to this event.