We did it!!! THANK YOU for making Amplify Austin a success for Patterson! We just raised $7,425, blowing past our original $5,000 goal. That was result of the generosity of 6 sponsors and about 60 individual donors (some were made in cash at the park and we didn't write down all the names). Austin Parks … Continue reading Friends of Patterson Park Raises $14,850 during 2020 Amplify Austin
Amplify Austin starts in one week! This 24 hour fundraiser showers TLC on more than 700 amazing organizations working in Central Texas. Will you make a pledge to amplify our neighborhood park? You can help Friends of Patterson Park make it into an even more welcoming destination for East Austin neighbors to play, exercise, and … Continue reading One Week to Amplify Patterson Park
Join Friends of Patterson Park on Saturday, March 7th for It's My Park Day! We'll meet at 9am at the small pavilion by the basketball court for a family work day mulching trees. This is an opportunity for the folks of all ages to volunteer, and there will be coffee, tacos and muffins to keep everyone … Continue reading March 7 is It’s My Park Day
Friends of Patterson Park has been caring for our neighborhood park since 2002, and we have big plans for 2020! Our Amplify goal is to raise $5,000 so that we can continue making improvements to our park and supporting community events that bring neighbors together. In 2019 we hosted eight community events, including a Pride … Continue reading Let’s Amplify Patterson Park in 2020!
Happy New Year Friends of Patterson Park! It's been a sleepy winter at the park but things are about to go into hyperdrive for spring. NEWS * An annual report on our 2019 activities is coming soon. Highlights of the year include 100K in grant funded improvement projects, 350 volunteer hours mulching and planting trees, and … Continue reading February 2020 Newsletter
FRIENDS OF PATTERSON PARK CELEBRATES RENOVATION PROJECTS WITH A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION Community members invited for breakfast tacos, face painting, kite flying and more on September 7 at 9 a.m. WHAT: In partnership with the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Parks Foundation, Friends of Patterson Park is hosting a ribbon … Continue reading Celebration of Patterson Projects in September
Friends of Patterson Park is ready to move forward on two parts of our Neighborhood Park Plan. These proposals has been approved by our group and are now submitted for consideration by surrounding neighborhoods, including Cherrywood, Mueller, Schieffer-Willowbrook and Wilshire Wood-Delwood 2. The Cherrywood Neighborhood Association will vote on the following proposals at their upcoming … Continue reading Patterson Projects Reviewed by Neighborhoods
Members of Friends of Patterson Park have voted to support improvements to the park's basketball court and baseball field. These projects would implement the next two priorities in our Neighborhood Park Plan, shade structures (#7) and athletic field/court improvements (#8). PROJECT 1: Enhance safety and playability of the basketball court Resurface aging blacktop. Replace baskets … Continue reading FoPP Supports Improvements to Basketball Court and Baseball Field
Members of Friends of Patterson Park have voted to support a project to implement the next phase of our Neighborhood Park Plan. The proposed project includes planting up to four trees around the Patterson pool, and installing three signs identifying trees at the park. The vote was held online using Google Forms and 42 member … Continue reading FoPP Supports Planting Trees and Adding Educational Signage
Come show your love this Friday night at the Patterson Pride Picnic, 6-9pm! As Pride month comes to an end, let's get together for a potluck feast. Patterson Park embraces all of our neighbors, the LGBTQ+ community included. Bring a dish or drink to share and see how colorful you can make it. Rainbows are … Continue reading Patterson Hosts 1st Pride Picnic
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