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The Friends of
High School Park

a nonprofit community organization, is dedicated to restoring and managing the native ecosystem of High School Park for the enjoyment of the community in cooperation with Cheltenham Township.

FHSP has transformed this once neglected site of the former high school into an award-winning place of natural beauty. Since 1995, we have dug in hundreds of native plants, and ensured their survival by digging out invasive weeds.

A 10 Year ecological Management Plan has been created to guide the organization as they continue to enhance this green space. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers of all ages are preserving it for the future.


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Neighbors enjoy the peaceful beauty

High School Park

is an 11 acre natural oasis in the heart of Elkins Park, PA.

Trails, native plants, and wildlife make it a lovely place to walk, explore and relax in three diverse natural environments:

• A thriving meadow of black-eyed Susan's, butterfly weed, native grasses and wildflowers
• A Woodlands filled with creeping Phlox, Winterberry, Viburnum, fragrant and berry-laden bushes and trees
• A stream bank ecosystem complete with river birch and sycamore

Located at High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, the park is easily accessible by bike, foot or train.



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High School Park is one of our local Secret Places, amazing sites that offer unique experiences found nowhere else–world class architecture, beautiful landscapes, historic artifacts, educational opportunities and contemporary art–all within minutes of each other in Eastern Montgomery County.
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Join Our Volunteers

We rely upon individuals, as well as youth, educational, religious and community service groups to tend plants, stabilize hillsides and stream banks, build infrastructure, run committees, raise funds and more.

Join us on weekends for
Workdays at the Park and assist with native plant restoration work.

Visit our volunteer page, find a special niche in our organization where you can hone your talents and lend a helping hand, indoor or in the great outdoors!

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Become a Friend!

We appreciate our 200 plus members who volunteer and provide core financial support for Park restoration. Members enjoy:

• Two newsletters per year
• Native Plant Enthusiasts meetings w/ lectures and demonstrations
• Arts in the Park
• Neighborhood friendships and civic pride
• Receive timely emails about our free classes, workshops, tours and Work Days in the Park

We invite you to join us today.

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