Friends of St. Nicholas Park

Click on photo to enlarge view Workers are beginning to build out the historic front and back porches on the Hamilton Grange. The National Parks Service says it is confident we will have a Fall opening of the Grange for the Public. We will keep the community informed of more news about the Grange when [...]

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IMG_0577 Originally uploaded by stnickpark A shot from St. Nicholas Park looking up to City College’s grand Shepard Hall.

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The Grange from Hamilton TerraceOriginally uploaded by stnickpark Another Photo of the Grange in winter. Expected to open in Fall of this year, the Grange will be landscaped with plantings and trees which were found on Hamilton’s original estate. If you are interested in volunteering with the Friends or have an idea for an event [...]

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The Hamilton Grange – in VeilOriginally uploaded by stnickpark After last night’s snow showers, the Hamilton Grange’s veil is more defined. The Grange, under going renovations, should be opened to the public in the Fall of this year.

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St. Nick’s Dog RunOriginally uploaded by stnickpark The dog run was crowded today with a few people and dogs enjoying the little snow the area received overnight.

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Happy New Year’s! The Friends want to thank the St. Nick’s Dog Run community in helping keep our dog run one of the best in the city. Our popular St. Nick’s Dog Run Coffee Barks will continue in the Spring. Look out for our emails announcing the first one for 2009!During the winter, fewer dogs [...]

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We had a wonderful time at It’s My Park Day yesterday. We planted tons of Daffodils and Tulip bulbs at the 132nd Street entrance, at the top of the hill at 135th and at the 139th Street entrance. The weather managed to hold up with the occasional sprinkle, but nothing to bad until we decided [...]

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We had a wonderful time at It’s My Park Day yesterday. We planted tons of Daffodils and Tulip bulbs at the 132nd Street entrance, at the top of the hill at 135th and at the 139th Street entrance. The weather managed to hold up with the occasional sprinkle, but nothing to bad until we decided [...]

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Dear friends, We have our monthly Friends meeting tomorrow evening at St. Marks church located at 55 edgecombe avenue (on thecorner of St. Nicholas park and 137th). We need volunteers for our Fall festival as well as upcoming events including our holiday tree lighting in december. The meetig starts at 7pm. If you have any [...]

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