Newest MV Park Gets a Name

And there’s more new about outdoor space in Merion Village from This Week News:

Merion Village gained the park in 2001 after several neighbors turned the vacant, overgrown land into green space.
Soon after the 4-H group volunteered to tend the park as part of Make a Difference Day, after which the club decided to take on the project on a long-term basis.

This pocket park is located on the corner of Bruck and Morrill.

Merion Village Garden Tour - IX

It’s time to plan for the Merion Village Garden Tour.  Scheduled for July 6th, rain or shine.

I’ve been able to attend this event every year since 2001.  Not only have I seen some  unique examples of cultivated spaces, but I’ve also watched Merion Village solidify into an even greater urban neighborhood.

The Merion Village Garden Tour is low-key compared to other such neighborhood exhibitions around the city, but I think its one of the most exciting because it showcases the hard work of individuals.  This isn’t the tour that showcases your landscaping company.  This tour is a testament to the joy of getting into the dirt yourself and creating a space to enjoy throughout the outdoor season.

The tour is open to the public and admission is free.