SAVE THE MEADOWS
is a rallying cry of both individuals and groups, comprised of diverse ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds, to resist the privatization, destruction, and astroturfing of South Philly’s FDR Meadows.
All are welcome to join this movement as we fight for land justice in South Philadelphia.
How YOU can help!
Share your voice: why do YOU want to Save the Meadows?
Why do YOU love the meadows? Share your stories as a comment, or anonymously here and let us know if we can publish your statement.
New year, New petition!
Sign and share this petition to demand that Mayor Kenney and City Council STOP the destruction of the FDR Meadows, South Philadelphia's only public green space with urban meadow and woodlands.
Call & email public servants
Contact your councilperson, the Mayor’s office, and your state representatives. Your voice matters! Tell them why you believe the FDR Masterplan must be revised! Phone numbers & emails are available here under action #3.
What’s happening to the FDR Park Meadows?
Clearcutting has begun in the southern woodlands
As of August 23rd, 2022, clearcutting has begun. There was one simple request of Parks and Rec: pause destruction of the Meadows until they had heard community concerns. They refused. Fairmount Park Conservancy has ignored the public’s calls and petitions to conserve precious wild spaces. The maps below show the proposed construction; all trees within the demarcated zone will be removed.
Although at least 55 acres have been clearcut, there are still 90-100 acres of habitat and tree canopy left to save from astroturfing and development. The meadows are magical; the development plan is controversial. Let Parks and Rec and your council people know that access to wild green space is important to South Philadelphians!
Want to learn more? Visit our FAQ page or read about the greenwashing.
News
VISIT the MEADOWS
1954 Pattison Ave
Entrance at 20th Street and Pattison
Parking, picnicking, and public restrooms available
NEW TRAILHEAD:
From the 20th Street parking lot, walk north towards Pattison.
Find our new trailhead entrance between the 20th & Pattison park entrance and the construction entrance.
This trail leads to the northwest corner of the meadows, which is still magical! Enjoy!
The Save the Meadows family has finally had time to reflect, discuss, and react to the abject failure of a community event last week. Please read on for our press statement.
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Were YOU present and blocked from entering, filming, or speaking? Please reach out to us about this blatant violation of your rights at a public meeting.