A team of Friends of Patterson Park worked together during Amplify Austin, and raised a total of $5,705. We brought together six business sponsors to provide matching funds, five individual fundraisers, a match from Austin Parks Foundation, and neighbors and friends who supported our campaign. We are filled with joy and gratitude at the generous … Continue reading Friends of Patterson Park Raises $5,705 during 2018 Amplify Austin
Five neighbors joined Team Austin Parks Foundation to run the Austin Marathon 5K on Sunday, February 18. Lucia (6), Nico (8), and Robert Miller, Jennifer Potter-Miller and Cerece Rosenthal raised $595 for Patterson. It was a cool, damp morning perfect for running, and it was a lot of fun being part of a large crowd … Continue reading Team Austin Parks Foundation raises $595 for Patterson
Amplify Austin Day is coming up March 1-2, and Friends of Patterson Park is planning to participate in the city-wide fundraiser again. We have been working to improve and beautify our neighborhood park since 2002, and we have big dreams for 2018. Our Amplify goal is to raise $4,000 to continue making improvements to our … Continue reading Let’s Amplify Patterson in 2018!
Join Friends of Patterson Park on Saturday, March 3rd for It's My Park Day! Meet us at 9am at the pavilion for a family work day. WHEN: Saturday, March 3 WHERE: Patterson Park pavilion REGISTRATION: https://givepul.se/a6pwk Sign up at this link to receive an awesome t-shirt and sign a liability waiver. The plan is to … Continue reading It’s My Park Day at Patterson March 3
The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department did extensive work on the park’s trails over the last two weeks, reconditioning the existing granite path and adding two new sections. There is a new connection from the roundabout to Schieffer Ave., and another one from the roundabout to Airport Blvd., going past the basketball court … Continue reading Patterson Trails Refreshed and Extended
The Cap City Cobras, a baseball team competing in the Sandlot League, has been practicing at Patterson Park for 2 years. This weekend they came out to turn the field into a proper baseball diamond with bases marked off and a pitcher's mound. Thanks PARD for the donated materials, and thanks Cobras for the hard … Continue reading Cap City Cobras Turn Field into a Baseball Diamond
Twelve Friends of Patterson Park met at the playground on January 20 to review plans for spring projects. The major topics were 1) the tree planting planned for March 10, 2) grant application for playground improvements due April 30, and 3) spring fundraising. There was a great discussion with several issues resolved and we enjoyed … Continue reading Notes: FoPP Community Meeting Jan. 20
On January 15, Friends of Patterson Park partnered with the Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Young Lawyers Association for a Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day of Service. Lots of area attorneys and neighbors came out with their families on the holiday to mulch the large oaks and clear root collars of accumulated soil. This will … Continue reading AYLA Mulches at Patterson for MLK Day of Service
Please join Friends of Patterson Park at the pavilion on Saturday, January 20 for a community meeting to discuss projects planned for 2018. We can order pizza for dinner afterward! AGENDA 4-4:30 pm Tree planting Guest speakers: Bill Stout, Austin Parks Foundation and Suzannah DesRoches, TreeFolks Finalize project plans, including location of new grove, selection … Continue reading Community Meeting Saturday, Jan. 20
Friends of Patterson Park, Austin Parks Foundation and the Austin Young Lawyers Association have partnered for a mulching day on Monday, Jan. 15, 9:30-12:30, and it's open to the community! If you want to honor Dr. King's life by participating in the National Day of Service, sign up at Give Pulse and join us at … Continue reading MLK Day of Service at Patterson
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