Below is an update of the Hamilton Grange by Darren Boch from the National Park Service. The fine work of restoring the Grange to its former glory continues apace, and we’re well on our way to a grand opening on September 17. See the pictures below for some of the recent work and meet just [...]
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Hamilton Grange Update July 2011 “Finishing Touches”
Posted in community, Hamilton Grange on July 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY JULY 31ST FROM 10AM-4PM
Posted in community, events on July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Friends of St. Nicholas Park” along with “Shades of Gold” Presents Sisters United in the Park! A day of unity through fitness activities, Bonding exercises, motivational/educational speakers, networking and much MORE!!! Additional Details coming soon! We are looking for Talented/Creative artists who are interested in vending for this event. If you would like to sponsor and or [...]
Input Sought for Use of Former Grange Site
Posted in community, general, Hamilton Grange on May 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Input is sought on the former Grange site on Convent Avenue The National Park Service recently published an Amendment to the Hamilton Grange National Memorial General Management Plan. The Amendment focuses on alternatives for development that will guide long-term management of the NPS property at 287 Convent Avenue, former site of Hamilton Grange. The Amendment [...]
It’s My Park! Day- Saturday May 21st 9am-2pm
Posted in community, events on May 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Greetings Friends! Please join us for “It’s My Park!” Day in St. Nicholas Park. This day will be devoted to planting trees, painting fences, and getting the park ready for its summer use. We need as many volunteers as ever to assist in revitalizing our beautiful park. This event is from 9am [...]
Photo’s from Friends of St. Nicholas Park Spring Festival/Egg Hunt
Posted in community, events, Kids, photos on May 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What a great turnout on Sunday May 1st, as the Friends played host to everyone who attended this years Annual Spring Festival/Egg Hunt on the 135th Street Plaza. Special thanks to event coordinator Kim DeBerry, Yuien Chin, volunteers Lisa Hayes, The Jones family and others who helped organized the event. Thanks to St. Marks United Methodist Church for their contribution. If you [...]
SAVE THE DATE: Coffee Bark & Dog Run Clean-up, May 7th @ 9:00 am
Posted in community, dog run, tagged clean-up, dog run, event, st nicholas park on April 7, 2011 | 4 Comments »
The next monthly Coffee Bark happens on Saturday, May 7th from 9am-2pm at St. Nick’s Dog Run. This event will be special because we will have woodchips delivered to the dog run and need all the help we can get to get them into the run! Come to the Dog Run and celebrate the Spring [...]
Snow Sculpture in St. Nicholas Park
Posted in community, Hamilton Grange, other on January 17, 2011 | 2 Comments »
This morning I stumbled upon an amazing snow sculpture in the north part of the park. Pictures above and below shows a couple carved out of snow sitting on a rock. The piece of art is located just south of the west 141st street staircase, near the Hamilton Grange. While photographing it, a couple came [...]
Holiday Tree Lighting Scheduled for Saturday, December 11th
Posted in community, events, Music on November 15, 2010 | 3 Comments »
The Friends will be having their annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Saturday, Dec. 11th from 5-6:30pm. The Festival and Tree Lighting will take place at the 135th Street Plaza in St. Nicholas Park where the community will light our permanent holiday tree donated by City College. This year’s lighting includes Tamara Tunie – star of TV’s Law and [...]
November Coffee Bark and Clean-Up Day this Saturday, November 6th!
Posted in community, dog run, events on November 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Our monthly Coffee Bark happens this Saturday, November 6th from 9am-12pm at St. Nick’s Dog Run. This Saturday is special because we have a woodchips that have been delivered to the dog run and need all the help we can get to get them into the run! Come to the Dog Run and celebrate the [...]
Friends Need Help with Organizing Holiday Tree Lighting
Posted in community, events on November 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Friends of St. Nicholas Park is looking for someone or a group of people to help with our annual Holiday Tree Lighting. It is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4th. Our tree lighting in the past has been quite successful. Click on this link to view past celebrations. If you are interested in keeping [...]




