Category Archives: City Parks Issues

Recycling Rewards in Clark Park

Posted on October 19, 2012 by ErinEngelstad

On Saturday, October 13th, the Philadelphia Recycling Rewards Team set up a tent in Clark Park where they offered 250 free recycling bins and recycling information to community members. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Marty Cabry of the Councilwoman’s office joined the … Continue reading →

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Final Push for Parks and Rec Funding

Posted on June 19, 2012 by briansiano

P.O. Box 12677Philadelphia, PA 19129 Tel: 215-879-8159 Fax: 215-879-8833 friends@philaparks.org www.philaparks.org Our campaign to restore funding to Parks and Recreation is gaining support. Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial says: “Upwards of $2 million additional for maintenance has been mentioned, which would … Continue reading →

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FOCP Clarifies Permit Issues in meeting

Posted on June 14, 2012 by briansiano

The University City Review recently contact former FOCP President Frank Chance about rumors regarding the city’s new permit policies. The article is at http://ucreview.com/contrary-to-the-rumors-new-regulations-issued-from-parks-rec-do-not-aim-p3445-73.htm. “That’s one of the reasons why the FoCP has formed an Activity Location Committee, which met … Continue reading →

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Activity Location Committee Meeting June 7, 6 PM, Meet in Plaza

Posted on June 3, 2012 by FrankChance

Based on the responses to the When2Meet, the best time for this committee meeting is this coming Thursday, June 7, at 6 PM.  I will try to arrange a room at Rosenberger Hall in the southern part of Clark Park.  … Continue reading →

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Forming an Activity Location Committee

Posted on May 22, 2012 by tdomf_9f3a2

In merging the old Fairmount Park Commission with the Recreation Department, the City of Philadelphia has formed the new Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department, which in turn has been formulating new regulations for park use permits. As part of our … Continue reading →

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‘Give Back That Park Money!’

Posted on April 20, 2012 by tdomf_9f3a2

Yesterday’s Philadelphia Daily Record gives a good rundown “Where’s The Park Money?” on the popular protest against the park-funding robbery which the City Administration has been engaged in since 2008 — boosting earmarked parks & rec revenue to pay other … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Restore $8 Million to Parks and Rec., April 17th

Posted on April 5, 2012 by briansiano

Join the Philadelphia Parks Alliance to show strong and organized support for Parks and Recreation at the upcoming City Council Budget Hearings. Commissioner Michael DiBernardinis will be testifying, and the PPA wants to pack the Council chambers with Park and … Continue reading →

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Help Restore $8 Million to Parks and Recreation April 17th

Posted on March 23, 2012 by briansiano

Join the Philadelphia Parks Alliance to show strong and organized support for Parks and Recreation at the upcoming City Council Budget Hearings. Commissioner Michael DiBernardinis will be testifying, and the PPA wants to pack the Council chambers with Park and … Continue reading →

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FOCP Board Meeting Minutes, Dec. 29, 2011

Posted on January 30, 2012 by briansiano

Present at the meeting were Erin Engelstad, Douglas Naphas, Tony West, Barbara Turner, Michael Munson, Fran Byers, Kathleen Turner, Darryl Stovall, Frank Chance, Bill Moriarty, and Mukethe Kawinzi. Bertram Lawson attended from the West Philadelphia YMCA.

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Motion to Express Support for the Philadelphia Fair Farm Bill Campaign at 10-24-11 Meeting

Posted on October 21, 2011 by tdomf_9f3a2

Board member Douglas Naphas writes: I plan to raise a motion at the general membership meeting on 10/24/11. I will propose that we support a letter to be sent by Food and Water Watch to Senator Bob Casey endorsing a … Continue reading →

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