Penn Treaty Park, Historic riverside park in Fishtown, Philadelphia, United States
Penn Treaty Park is a riverside park in Fishtown that stretches along the Delaware River with open green spaces and mature trees creating shaded areas. A waterfront promenade runs through the park with walking paths, benches, and views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge overhead.
The park marks the location where William Penn and Lenape Chief Tamanend signed a peace treaty beneath an elm tree in 1683. This agreement represented an early moment of peaceful interaction between European settlers and the region's Indigenous inhabitants.
The park hosts celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day where visitors can experience Native American and Andean music, dance, and educational presentations. These events bring cultural traditions to life and connect the community to the stories of Indigenous peoples.
The park is located at North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown and is accessible by foot or public transit, with plenty of open space to explore. Visitors can walk through freely during daylight hours and enjoy the areas with seating and shade from the trees.
A descendant elm tree from the original Treaty Elm was donated by Haverford College Arboretum and planted in the park in 2010. This living connection brings a botanical link to the historic agreement from over three centuries ago.
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