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The Central Park of the Roxborough community.

11/05/2026

Join us on Wed, Nov 11 at 11AM for a Veterans Day Observance by 21st Ward Veterans Association President Bruce Hoffman. The ceremony will be followed by a brief performance by local drum corps Philly Rhythm Drum School We are forever grateful for each and every citizen that served us in the armed forces and we take this opportunity to demonstrate our gratitude as a community. Roxborough PA Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy

10/25/2026

It's Official! The new Little Free Library donated by , built by Cullen Scott and Chris Myers, and beautifully painted by Calla Michaelides Lokku brought together by Roxborough PA and Art on the Ridge was dedicated with our President, John Boyce, Liz Earley, and Eliot Duhan of RoxYunk.Org. We look forward to more projects that bring so many together, build community, and to sharing books with our park patrons, Free Library Roxborough and Friends Of Roxborough Library. The LFL is located in the playground at Gorgas Park.

10/22/2026

The tradition continues ... with Jeff Krick Jr. this Sunday! Looking like a beautiful fall day to relive the days of The King of Rock 'n Roll. Roxborough PA

10/04/2026

Great family fun at Gorgas Park for yesterday's event by Roxborough PA . Community gathering at its finest for every generation. Thank you to all of the dozens of volunteers, vendors, and donors that make it all possible. Isaac The Clown Roxborough Christian School Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy John Lynch Holod’s True Value PME Mr. Ynot

09/30/2026

Special treat for the kids at this year's Gorgas Park events! A real live scarecrow will be spreading the fall and Halloween spirit, and entertaining the crowd from 2PM-4PM. Head away from the main festival toward the library and you'll see the activities across the street in the park. Roxborough PA

09/29/2026

Hey yo! One for 'da kids, ya know? Roxborough PA Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy WB Saul High School for Agricultural Sciences

09/25/2026

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09/12/2026

Veterans, police, fire, elected officials, and citizens gathered in the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 in the park. Rep Tarik Khan delivered a message and played "Taps" Philly Rhythm Drum School performed the military reveille "Three Camps," MISSION BBQ was on hand with free samples, and Bryan Parr and The Blind Date rounded out the event with their elegant renditions of R&B and Soul hits from the 60's to present.

09/09/2026

On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, we will gather in the park under the guidance of the 21st Ward Veterans Association, for a ceremony and prayer vigil. After the vigil, local drum corp Philly Rhythm Drum School will perform "The Three Camps," a traditional military piece, and pick up the tempo to open the stage to Rhythm and Blues masters Bryan Parr and the Blind Date. Roxborough PA Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy

09/06/2026

Wonderful day at this year's Music Jamboree! New Ridge Brewing Co.'s b**r garden was packed, Frios NW Philly kept it cool, and Jacklyn McBeth satisfied the appetites. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who made it possible and the fine talents of David Fishkin, Mitchell Street Phillbillies, Odyssey Jazz, and The Big Jangle. To volunteer or donate see our link in bio. Roxborough PA Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy

Address

6300 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19128

Website

http://www.gorgaspark.com/

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