Join Us For Clark Park Youth Soccer

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Clark Park’s Youth Soccer league will be back in action this fall and registration is now open. Our soccer league offers a low pressure, community oriented and volunteer fueled sports program for our Clark Park neighborhood. The league enables kids to discover soccer while engaging with a wide community of children from throughout West Philly. It is focused on creating an inclusive environment for children of all skill levels & interest levels, our coaching team finds a way for everyone to enjoy a great day in the park.

This season will take place every Saturdays from September 16th to November 4th with teams meeting at either 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., or 10:00 a.m. for one hour. The league covers kids from ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. This year there will also be PreK Clinic for a fun morning run-around with Coach Adi on Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, and Nov. 4 at 8:30 am (email soccer@friendsofclarkpark.org to register). In order to participate you must be a member of Friends of Clark Park! Once membership is paid, the fees for soccer are $20 for the first child, and $10 for each additional child (from the same household). PreK clinic is free for members.

Sadly, some of our longtime volunteer coaches have left the neighborhood, so we really need adult volunteers to join the ranks. No experience is necessary, just the enthusiasm to help kids stay safe and have fun. Let us know during registration or email us directly at soccer@friendsofclarkpark.org. Feel free to reach out with any other questions!

Parks on Tap Makes a Second Summer Appearance

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After a successful stint earlier this summer Parks on Tap will make its triumphant return to Clark Park this week from Wednesday, August 16th through Sunday, August 20th. Come enjoy a drink, some great food, and a chance to hang outside with the rest of the West Philly community! Expect a laidback outdoor setting with craft beer, cocktails and snacks like soft pretzels and pulled-pork sandwiches. All seating is first come, first served; and, as always, dogs and kids are welcome.

For the uninitiated Parks on Tap was created to be a traveling beer garden throughout the city’s various, beautiful parks all summer long. Proceeds from Parks on Tap benefit the Fairmount Park Conservancy and each individual host park. Each park and location is collectively selected as a way to highlight and enhance the offerings that Philadelphia city parks provide. It aims for a simple aesthetic: well-kept outdoor spaces where friends and families can meet up to enjoy food, drinks and fun in a natural green space. A portion of all proceeds benefits each park.

Join Us For Service Sunday

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Join us on Sunday August 6th for our latest Service Sunday which is a volunteer event taking place the first Sunday of each month joining Friends of Clark Park and other volunteers in helping to keep our park beautiful. Hope to see you there.

Shakespeare In Clark Park Returns

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Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs because Shakespeare in Clark Park is back this month! The West Philly based theater company is putting on “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” but this version is a musical.

“This summer’s production is more than just entertainment,” said Shaums, guest Artistic Director, in a statement. “It’s a powerful response to the rising tide of hate and discrimination against LGBTQ+ and other groups. The message is clear: no one can flourish without self-love. The production also boldly confronts issues of war mongering and the ever-widening wealth gap.”

The play opens July 26 and runs until July 30. All shows start at 7 p.m. at the bowl in Clark Park. The show is free, but the organization accepts donations to continue putting on free outdoor theater. For more information about the show or about the theater company, you can visit the Shakespeare in Clark Park website.

Parks on Tap Returns Memorial Day

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Parks on Tap will return to Clark Park for a Memorial Day celebration from Wednesday, May 24th to Monday, May 29th. Come enjoy a drink, some great food, and a chance to hang outside with the rest of the West Philly community! Be sure not to miss our happy hour on Wednesday, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm where 25% of proceeds will be donated directly to the Clark Park.

For the uninitiated Parks on Tap was created to be a traveling beer garden throughout the city’s various, beautiful parks all summer long. Proceeds from Parks on Tap benefit the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Each park and location is collectively selected as a way to highlight and enhance the offerings that Philadelphia city parks provide. It aims for a simple aesthetic: well-kept outdoor spaces where friends and families can meet up to enjoy food, drinks and fun in a natural green space. A portion of all proceeds benefits each park.

 

Get Ready To Love Your Park

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Love Your Park is a citywide initiative focused on cleaning, greening, and celebrating Philadelphia’s parks. From regular volunteer workdays to citywide celebrations and year-round community organizing, Love Your Park brings Philadelphians together to clean, green, and celebrate our public green spaces. One of their keystone events is the annual spring and fall Love Your Park Week which is a week-long celebration of parks across Philadelphia. Park Friends groups across Philadelphia will be tending gardens and flower beds, caring for trees, and cleaning up our parks after a cold winter.

Clark Park always embraces Love Your Park Week as a mainstay of our sprint push the ready the park for its peak season. This year we will be celebrating the morning of May 21st from 12 – 2 with a volunteer day to help keep our neighborhood’s favorite park clean and green for the season. Please sign up to join us for a fun day with your community in the park!

For any questions you can always reach out to Volunteer@friendsofclarkpark.org for more information.