Little Crum Creek Park is a public park owned by the Borough of Swarthmore. As a valuable community resource, the park deserves a formal commitment to the preservation and management of its assets. 

Friends of Little Crum Creek Park was formed in the spring of 2020 to support its mission. The goal of this nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is to preserve, restore, maintain, and protect the diverse native and natural habitats, water quality, beauty, and sustainable legacy of the park and to educate the community about its environmental value. 

Friends of Little Crum Creek Park serve as stewards of the park and carry out educational, environmental, and charitable activities and objectives in collaboration with the Borough of Swarthmore and surrounding communities. 

On July 10th, 2023 Swarthmore Borough Council officially recognized Friends of Little Crum Creek Park as Stewards of Little Crum Creek Park who will advise and work with the Borough on matters related to the health and vitality of the park.  (Resolution 15-2023)

Park Pals

Park Pals are our dedicated volunteers who participate with board members in park workdays and other special events.  We always welcome and appreciate new Park Pals – it is easy and free to sign up to join our mailing list.  

Board Members

The Friends of Little Crum Creek Park has an active board that guides and oversees the work of the organization.  

Park History

Little Crum Creek Park has a long and rich history.  Read more about this on our Park History page.

Strategic Priorities

The Board, in coordination with the Borough of Swarthmore, developed a three-year strategic plan.  Key strategic priorities include:

• Park improvement projects include stream-bank plantings and restoration, improving signage, creating planting buffers along property lines, and improving park amenities.
• Growing support for Little Crum Creek Park through outreach and education, expanding the network of stakeholders and partnerships, increasing the number of Park Pals (volunteers), and growing financial support.