Category: Infrastructure
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Work Day
Native Meadow WORKDAY Our next Native Meadow Workday is June 23! If you haven’t been by the park lately, go check it out! The native meadow is really growing up! Last time we walked by, the common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and Lyre-leaf Sage (Salvia lyrata) are still blooming. Also, the blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) is…
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SPLASHPAD UPDATE
PAVILION AND SPLASH PAD RENOVATION The renovation of the pavilion, bathrooms, and splashpad went before the UDC on April 4, 2024 and was recommended for approval with conditions. You can read all about it if you want the nitty gritty details, but the big take-away is that it was approved and now moves to the…
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TSHIRT CONTEST
TSHIRT CONTEST FOR 100 YEARs May 2024 is the centennial anniversary of Fonticello Park! Carter Jones authored the resolution to take over the Fonticello Springs property from the Taylor estate and make it a park, stating, ” “There is no greater need in the city. The children of this section are entirely without room for legitimate outdoor…
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UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS
UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS Spring is upon us and it is time to get back into the warm sun and fresh air. The Friends of Fonticello Park, in collaboration with members and PRCF, are excited about several upcoming events over the coming months. More information is below! Litter and PArk Clean Up With Spring comes more…
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JANUARY Meeting NOTICE
JANUARY MEETING NOTICE Join us for our member meeting on January 16 at 6pm. The Friends of Fonticello Park will be hosting their monthly meeting, with a large focus on hearing community feedback about the possible expansion of the skatepark. The Friends of Fonticello Park has been working with the local skate community to design…
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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Join us for a jointly hosted Special Meeting (online/virtual) on November 6 at 6:00pm. This meeting has a two fold purpose. The first part of the meeting will be dedicated to a presentation from the PDCF Capital Projects Team, PRCF Construction Manager, and architect of the new pavilion (bathouse) renovation and splash…
FRIENDS OF FONTICELLO PARK 