This week Friends of Patterson Park submitted an application to Austin Parks Foundation for an ACL Music Festival Community Grant to fund the playground addition project we developed over the last year. The project includes 1) new playground equipment (circular monkey bars and spinners next to the current playground), 2) additional benches (under the shade … Continue reading Playground Addition Grant Submitted
There’s a new grove of trees at Patterson Park! Volunteers planted 15 saplings on March 10 as part of a pilot project in collaboration with TreeFolks and Austin Parks Foundation. Neighbors from all around the park came out to plant native trees under the supervision of Treefolks staff. They added a layer of cardboard to … Continue reading New Grove of Trees Planted at Patterson Park
We had another great It's My Park Day on Saturday, with almost 40 volunteers working to mulch the large oak trees around the playground. It was a beautiful morning and we were thrilled to have the Assistant Director of PARD, Director of Development at Austin Parks Foundations, and a forester with Texas A&M Forest Service … Continue reading Another Great It’s My Park Day at Patterson!
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
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
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
By Robin Graham-Moore The first Saturday in November found a group of more than 40 friends and neighbors in Patterson Park looking at an impressive mountain of steaming mulch. Fueled by Mi Madre's breakfast tacos, Thunderbird coffee, and drinks and pastries brought by generous neighbors, the group grabbed tools and attacked the huge pile. Three … Continue reading Another Fantastic It’s My Park Day at Patterson
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