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Archive for April, 2009

NY Cares Team Builds Erosion Control Area in the Park

Posted in community, volunteer on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The New York Cares volunteer day took place last Friday in St. Nicholas Park with a great turnout of volunteers who helped rebuild an area just south of the plaza that was being threatened with erosion. Below are pictures of the event. If you are interested in volunteering in the park, our It’s My Park [...]

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New Trees added to St. Nicholas Park!

Posted in Uncategorized on April 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »

As many may have noticed, there are dozens of new trees being planted in St. Nicholas Park this week. This is part of a new initiative to plant tree species that are part of the original Samuel Parsons design of the park. Parks workers are also pruning trees and cutting down diseased or partly diseased [...]

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St. Nick’s Dog Run Coffee Bark This Saturday, May 2nd!

Posted in Uncategorized on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The May St. Nick’s Dog Run Coffee Bark will take place next Saturday, May 2nd from 9am-11am. Come to the Dog Run and celebrate a beautiful spring day with free coffee and donuts. Socialize with fellow dog owners and discuss issues concerning St. Nicholas Park and St. Nick’s Dog Run. The St. Nick’s Dog Run [...]

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Spring has Sprung in St. Nicholas Park

Posted in general on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Dozens of tulips and daffodils dot the gardens in St. Nicholas Park. This weekend join others for NY Cares day as we prepare the park for our summer!

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Great Sun and Fun at the Easter Festival!

Posted in Uncategorized on April 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Originally uploaded by stnickpark On Saturday, our rescheduled Easter Festival under warm bright skies. The turnout was great. Lots of kids searched for eggs, decorated cupcake and cookies, and won prizes in our raffle. Special thanks to Chris Zimmerman and his family from the Harlem House. Thanks to all our volunteers who helped make this [...]

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Easter Festival Rescheduled for this Saturday April 18th from 2pm-4pm!

Posted in community, events on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Our Easter Festival has been rescheduled for this Saturday, April 18th from 2pm-4pm. The Easter Festival takes place on the 135th Street Plaza inside the park at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. The Festival will have arts and crafts, juices, cupcakes and cookies, and Easter Egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny! [...]

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Dog Run Main Gate Repaired!

Posted in dog run on April 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »

The St. Nick’s Dog Run main corral gate is repaired. Thanks to Phil (one of Guffman’s Dads) who was able to purchase the parts and repair it. Thanks too to Vaneik (Kyoko’s Dad) who also helped in trying to repair the gate.

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Happy Easter from the Friends!

Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Daffodil Hill Originally uploaded by stnickpark Hundreds of spring Daffodils line the hill in St. Nicholas Park on Easter morning.

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Partnership for Parks at our Monthly Meeting this Tuesday, April 14th, 7pm

Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Friends of St. Nicholas Park will have their monthly meeting this Tuesday, April 14th at 7pm. The meeting will take place at 76 Edgecombe Ave. #PH (corner of W138.St). Sarah Fort of Partnership for Parks will be attending our meeting to discuss the Partnership Academy. We will also be planning our Summer Events and [...]

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Easter Festival this Saturday, April 11th

Posted in community, events, volunteer on April 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »

EASTER FESTIVAL HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE RAINY WEATHER. WE WILL TRY TO RESCHEDULE SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON THIS WEBSITE. This year’s popular Easter Festival is schedule to take place at the 135th Street Plaza in St. Nicholas Park on Saturday, April 11th from 2pm to 4pm. Join the Friends as [...]

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