Garden Court Community Association

We had the honor of hosting representatives from PAUL ROBESON HOUSE at tonight’s March meeting of GCCA.

It is a local treasure!
Visit Wednesday through Saturday!

Join the GCCA meeting this Monday Jan 5 for a presentation from Olivia Boon of the PWD. Olivia will be speaking about green stormwater infrastructure projects planned for West Philadelphia. Join us at 7:30 in the first floor lounge of the Garden Court Towers apartment (4701 Pine). Seating limited so please email [email protected] to indicate your attendance.

🚨 Heads up, West Philly & trolley riders! 🚨

The 2025 Trolley Blitz is officially running from July 11–August 11.

SEPTA crews will be deep-cleaning, upgrading tracks, fixing power lines, and getting the tunnels ready for a smoother, safer ride.

That means no trolley service in the Center City tunnel for a month — routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36 will begin AND end at 40th & Market. Heading back into West, riders can board the MFL at 13th Street and connect with trolley routes at 40th Street,

🛑 Need to head downtown? You can take the MFL from 40th Street, or hop on Bus 21 or 42 to keep moving.

The silver lining is: no major trolley shutdown next summer, since 2026 is packed with citywide events!

Read more about the closures >> https://www.universitycity.org/news/septa-trolley-tunnel-blitz-running-from-july-11th-august-11th-2025/

Here's what's happening ! We know it's toasty out, so come enjoy some shade and cool breezes amid these 50 acres.

In case of any weather-related cancellations, all updates will be posted on our website calendar and on socials.

Saturday, July 12
🚲Free Bike Rentals: 12–2pm
Youth and adult bikes and helmets available. Register in advance to get updates on weather cancellations.

🍅Sankofa Farm Stand: 11am–3pm
Shop the Black Farmers Market at the Get Fresh Daily Freedom Garden, 5200 Pine Street. Cash, EBT, Senior's and WIC Farmer's Market vouchers accepted.

🛶Free Boating: 3–7pm
Enjoy the Tidal Schuylkill River! All equipment and instruction provided. First come, first served.

🚴Kids' Learn-to-Ride: 10am–12pm SOLD OUT!
Learn-to-ride biking basics for kids 4–16. No waitlist available.

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Get Fresh Daily Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia