Pastorius Park

Pastorius Park is a sixteen-acre park that is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is maintained by and the Fairmount Park Commission.

History and notable features

Established in 1915, this American park was named in honor of Francis Pastorius, a leader of early German immigrants to the area. It is located in the Chestnut Hill, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Chestnut Hill] section of Philadelphia, at Lincoln Drive and Abington Avenue.
Its current design was the 1935 work of landscape architect Frederick W.G. Peck.
This park includes a pond and an amphitheater.
The Chestnut Hill Community Association sponsors evening concerts at the park during the summer.

Arboretum Designation

In 2024 the Friends of Pastorius Park worked to have the park designated as a Level 1 accredited arboretum. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Friends of Pastorius Park's commitment to environmental stewardship and preservation at Pastorius Park. The Park is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the , a database of the world's arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants. As part of its designation, more than 200 trees and shrubs in the park have been tagged with the name, cultivar, and planting date.