Birmingham Park

At the intersection of West Upper Ferry and Bear Tavern Roads in Ewing Township, you’ll find a special corner of peace and beauty: Birmingham Mini-Park. Once a vacant lot, it has been transformed into a shaded, flower-filled space where residents stop to rest, read, or simply enjoy the blooms. Visitors come by foot, bike, or car to pause and take in the view.

Thanks to the West Trenton Garden Club, this township-owned lot has become a beloved community spot. Volunteers tend to the gardens throughout the year—planting, watering, weeding, and refreshing the beds—so there’s always something in bloom.

Features of the Park

Beautiful Gardens with native and pollinator-friendly plants
Benches in the shade, perfect for relaxing on a warm afternoon
Little Free Library – Take a book, leave a book!
Blue Star Memorial honoring our Armed Forces
Commemorative Brick Walkway – a living tribute to loved ones and supporters
Coming Soon: Geocache Station for families and explorers

Birmingham Park Brochure (PDF 7.2 MB)

2024 Enhancement Project

In 2024, WTGC led a major revitalization of the park, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Through donations and a successful commemorative brick fundraiser, we added even more beauty and function to the space.

What’s new:

Redesigned Blue Star Memorial garden with red, white, and blue perennials
Two new benches and three flags
A mature Stewartia tree and other native trees
Habitat areas for birds, bees, and butterflies
Commemorative brick pathway

Special thanks to Rick Lazarick, Heidi Furman, Professor Holly Nelson of Rutgers, and all of our volunteers and donors who made this project a success.

Birmingham Park Report (PDF 9 MB)

Dedication Day - May 23, 2024

We celebrated the enhancements with a Dedication Ceremony, attended by 40 guests including township dignitaries and WTGC members. Mayor Bert Steinmann presented four proclamations to:

WTGC volunteers for completing the park project
Donors who sponsored new benches in honor of Louise Voorhees
Educator Ed Birdsall for installing the bricks with his students
Professor Holly Nelson for her garden design contributions

A Living Gift to the Community

The real joy of Birmingham Park is in how it’s used. Every day, people walk by, stop to rest, or sit and read in the shade. Children pick flowers. Neighbors catch up. Book lovers browse the Little Library. Visitors leave notes of thanks. It’s a true example of how a garden can grow more than just plants—it grows community.

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