Thousands of Philadelphians have signed this petition demanding that Mayor Parker and City Council stop the destruction of the FDR Meadows.

Add your signature to let elected officials know that this is a growing movement, not to be ignored. Join in the fight for democracy over development!

Your elected representatives and officials need to hear from you! The most important targets are:

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who is ultimately in charge of the Parks & Recreation Department.

Council President Kenyatta Johnson, the main political backer of the Plan. FDR Park is in his district (the 2nd); his office has been a partner in the plan from the beginning.

Your District Councilmember and the at-large Councilmembers

The state legislators whose districts include FDR Park:
Sen. Nikil Saval (Pa. Senate District 1)
Rep. Regina Young (Pa. House District 185)

Instructions, contact information, and suggested messages are in our Action Packet. 

Call and let them know you want to save the meadows! You will probably speak to a staffer (or a voicemail) but here’s a sample of what you can say:

• Hi, my name is __ and I live in _(neighborhood)_. I am shocked that the city plans to destroy the remaining meadows and woodlands in FDR Park to build a suburban-style sports complex with toxic artificial turf fields.

• This is not an either/or . We can have both the Meadows and well-maintained sports fields in Philadelphia. But we need to revisit the plan as a community because it was developed before COVID changed our relationship to public green space.

• This habitat helps protect us from climate change. It provides cooling in the heat and helps reduce flooding. It's also home to plants and animals that provide an invaluable range of biodiversity to South Philly.

• Public land should not be developed for private profit. This dangerous precedent cannot be how Philadelphia makes decisions that affect hundreds of thousands of individuals — shutting out the public and ignoring their questions, their concerns, and their voice.

Please oppose this proposal and do everything in your power to stop this plan and save the Meadows. Thank you for your work and have a nice day.

The goal is to make sure the official gets the message that you want them to save the Meadows. You won’t have to defend or debate your position, just tell them what it is. More tips are available here.

Did you see the supportive letter from the Citizen, or the scandalous cancellation of Lady Danni? Please help us amplify the stories of this fight, build momentum, and grow our support!

Share how you feel about the outdated & problematic FDR Master Plan. Speaking in your own voice through any channel helps our movement grow! Reach out if you’d like help getting your thoughts into writing.

For example, you can submit a letter to the editor or evan an op-ed. See our Action Packet for detailed instructions and tips.

Help spread the buzz!

Meadows Fund: Since its inception, Save the Meadows has been entirely powered by volunteers, but funds are needed to cover our monthly expenses, including our website, online tools, printing costs, etc. Any help is appreciated! Donate here, and please consider becoming a sustaining member.

Legal Fund: You’ve likely heard about the lawsuit filed by South Philly residents against the City of Philadelphia. We have committed to providing financial support. The trial is in appeal and thousands more is needed for court fees, experts, duplication costs and more.
Save The Meadows has committed to providing financial support for the lawsuit and for efforts to oppose permits required by the project. Well over a hundred neighbors from near and far have contributed to this effort. We hope that you’ll join them. Donate here.

Thank you!

Get to know what you’re defending! Here’s how to get there.

Spread the word: bring friends, family, and neighbors!

If you have a connection to a local organization, suggest they hold an event in the Meadows. We can even help promote it.