Speak with the Park Commissioner in Franklin Park!
Advocacy
Our park needs advocates. If you know the Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax, you will remember the funny creature that "speaks for the trees, for the trees have no tongues." We need all the Loraxes we can muster this spring.
Franklin Park Coalition
617-282-2881
www.franklinparkcoalition.org
Various Locations
Details
You can talk directly to the Mayor and the Boston Parks Commissioner about what is needed in Franklin Park at special playground hours 9:30-10:30 am - the following dates and locations:April 29 - Walker Playground, Norfolk Street, Mattapan
April 30 - Ronan Park, Adams St & Mt. Ida Rd., Dorchester
May 7 - Peters Park, Washington St., South End
May 8 - Mission Hill Playground, Tremont & Smith Sts.
May 9 - Hynes Playground, VFW Parkway, West Roxbury
May 12 - Gertrude Howes Playground, Moreland & Fairland Sts, Roxbury
May 14 - Healy Playground, Washington St. & Firth Rd., Roslindale
May 15 - Martin Playground, Myrtlebank & Hilltop Sts, Dorchester
May 16 - Mozart Street Playground, Centre St, Jamaica Plain
If you're not sure what to talk about, here are a few issues:
• More park ranger patrols
• Repairs to the Loop Path around the golf course
• Additional baseball diamonds on the Playstead for youth Little League
• Bike racks to encourage bicycling
• Tree maintenance
• Whatever you think is needed!
On Thursday, May 8th the City Council Hearing on the Parks Budget for the coming year will be discussed. It's our chance to let elected officials know that we need more money for parks! If you can come testify or just be there to show your support, let us know - we're hoping for a crowd of park advocates that day!
Don't forget - this weekend , the 3rd Annual Birds & Bards Festival at Franklin Park, the Boston Nature Center, the Arboretum, the Zoo, and Forest Hills Cemetery. Check out the schedule and come to the the Family Bird Walk and Movie in Franklin Park at 6:00 on Friday Night at the Golf Clubhouse. http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/birds-bards/
AND the Franklin Park Coalition Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 17th 10:00 am the Golf Clubhouse. Special Guest, Chris Cato from Youth Build and Eagle Eye Institues on the Transforming Power of Nature over Youth. Refreshments, children's corner, and park celebration! Please RSVP.
