The Latest on COVID 19 for Friends of Clark Park

These continue to be strange times and we unfortunately are all living in a world of unknowns. For many of us that means taking it day by day and approaching what’s next with as positive a mindset as possible. With this attitude in mind the Friends of Clark Park (FoCP) are doing our best to continue to monitor the situation and do our part to help keep our West Philly community as safe and healthy as possible. For the most up to date information about park use and events, please visit Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR).

For our part we are extending the cancellation of all upcoming FoCP events through the end of June. This includes everything from our regular volunteer days, the spring season of Clark Park Soccer, to our annual Party in the Park event. For events not sponsored by FoCP, please check directly with those organizations, such as Uhuru, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Clark Park Arts and Music Festival,  Community Unity and the Food Trust, which runs the Farmer’s Market. We are in communication with all the partners who hold events in Clark Park and will update our calendar as quickly as we can.

Please stay safe West Philly.

Impact of COVID-19 for Friends of Clark Park

We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the incredible speed at which things are changing around us, we are living in a world of unknowns. At Friends of Clark Park (FoCP) we take our role as community stewards very seriously. That means ensuring that we do our part to try and keep our West Philly community as safe and healthy as possible.

With our community’s wellbeing in mind, we are announcing the cancelation of all upcoming FoCP events from now until April 29th. This will include everything from our regular volunteer days, to our We Walk Philly program, to the upcoming spring season of Clark Park Soccer. We are also working in coordination with our partners who hold events in Clark Park to request they follow the same protocols. Please check directly with those organizations, such as Uhuru and the Food Trust, for the latest details on their events. Additionally, at this time we strongly expect the postponement of our annual Party in the Park celebration to a time later this year, but will make that final decision over the next few weeks. These decisions are being made in accordance with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) guidance, and any events beyond this timeline will be closely monitored in the upcoming weeks.

In this time of uncertainty, we recognize the important role Clark Park can play in our community. It can be a place to get some fresh air or let the kids have a little time to run around. That being said we also want to encourage everyone to enjoy the park safely. Even though it is an outdoor space, social distancing is still recommended and it is important not to have larger gatherings. Please also use your best judgement with shared items such as the playground and be sure to always wash your hands. Please stay safe West Philly.

Impact of COVID-19 for Friends of Clark Park

We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the incredible speed at which things are changing around us, we are living in a world of unknowns. At Friends of Clark Park (FoCP) we take our role as community stewards very seriously. That means ensuring that we do our part to try and keep our West Philly community as safe and healthy as possible.

With our community’s wellbeing in mind, we are announcing the cancelation of all upcoming FoCP events from now until April 29th. This will include everything from our regular volunteer days, to our We Walk Philly program, to the upcoming spring season of Clark Park Soccer. We are also working in coordination with our partners who hold events in Clark Park to request they follow the same protocols. Please check directly with those organizations, such as Uhuru and the Food Trust, for the latest details on their events. Additionally, at this time we strongly expect the postponement of our annual Party in the Park celebration to a time later this year, but will make that final decision over the next few weeks. These decisions are being made in accordance with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) guidance, and any events beyond this timeline will be closely monitored in the upcoming weeks.

In this time of uncertainty, we recognize the important role Clark Park can play in our community. It can be a place to get some fresh air or let the kids have a little time to run around. That being said we also want to encourage everyone to enjoy the park safely. Even though it is an outdoor space, social distancing is still recommended and it is important not to have larger gatherings. Please also use your best judgement with shared items such as the playground and be sure to always wash your hands. Please stay safe West Philly.