Welcome
Friends of High School Park
A non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to create, manage, and preserve a viable 11+ acre native ecosystem within Cheltenham Township’s High School Park for the enjoyment and education of the community.

Wander through the winding upper meadow paths, and discover the demonstration gardens, a working rain garden, and a raised walkway and bird observation deck. Then, meander through the middle woodland area and down onto the stream banks of the Tookany Creek.

Our Gardens
Native Plants & Pollinators

Our Gardens
Native Plants & Pollinators
We concentrate on plants that have evolved here, they are well-adapted to our climate and are generally easy to care for once they are established. Many native perennials like less fertile soil and require the addition of little or no fertilizer.
Info & Events
Current & Upcoming
2023 Annual Appeal
The Year's End Annual Appeal 2023 Whether we are on individual rambles, with families & pets in tow, or when we are together as a community for a summer concert, bird watching, stargazing, or enjoying our annual Arts in the Park festival, we all enjoy the precious...
Bird Walks with Judith Gratz
Join Judith as she takes you through High School Park, for an early morning walk listening for and identifying birds who live here year round and those who are just passing through! All walks are on the third Saturday of each month through June 2024. Sponsored by...
FHSP Book Club
Join us for our new books & discussions in 2024! Finding the Mother Tree, Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard Discussion on January 24, 2024, 7pm at Robin Nagele's home, 410 Lodges Lane, Elkins Park. H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald ...
Our History
Founded in 1995 on the grounds of the Cheltenham High School plex.
Rebuilding & Development
Maintaining the Park
In 2007, at FHSP’s request, Cheltenham Township received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This enabled us to commission a detailed restoration plan for High School Park. High School Park is also built and maintained with input from FHSP volunteers, township personnel, business owners and other residents.
We’re a work in progress and you can help!


Riparian Zone

Entrances

Signage & Lighting
Culture
Arts in Our Park

Annual Festival
Arts in the Park is a one-day arts festival sponsored by Friends of High School Park, and held at High School Park in the heart of Elkins Park, PA .
Join us in a natural “theater” for our outdoor music series, summertime artist installations, and annual arts festival


