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About the Friends

Friends of Clark Park is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1974. We partner with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) and the neighboring community to maintain and enhance the physical aspects and cultural opportunities of Clark Park.

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Vision

A Clark Park which embraces everybody and enhances the health and happiness of its neighborhood

Mission

Partner with the neighboring community and with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to maintain and enhance the physical aspects and cultural opportunities of Clark Park

Strategy

Friends of Clark Park implements its mission through volunteerism, partnerships, innovative programming, advocacy, and financial support

If you would like more information about the strategic vision for Friends of Clark Park please check out our latest strategic plan. To find out more about our leadership see the board below. 

Board

Officers
Board Members

President: Ben Sirolly

(President@friendsofclarkpark.org)
Vice-President: Tiana Marrese
Treasurer: Bill Moriarty
Secretary: Samir Thaker

Oliver Atwood
Barrett Bridenhagen
Daniel Flinchberg

Teresa Giardina
Ari Kessler
Sam Korn
Ethan Leatherbarrow

Cythnia McCoy

Lauren Nyquist

Cameron O'Grady
Barbara Turner
Pia Von Barby

Priscilla Ware

Andy Bowers

Advisory Council

Frank Chance
Anthony West
Carol Jenkins

Marketing Manager

John Carr

Standing Committees

Audit & Finance

Clark Park Plan (Planning)

Communications

Governance & Nominating

Large Events

Maintenance & Gardening

Market & Merchandise
Membership & Technology

Volunteer Coordination

Officer and board member appointments are effective from October 2023. Friends of Clark Park is governed by by-laws.

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