Friends of Dick Nichols Park

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Currently, FDNP’s first year goals include:

·        compiling volunteer directory of 150 volunteers

·        organizing two park clean up days, October 13^th 2007 and April 2008

·        creating six partnerships with community based organizations

·        creating five private sector partnerships

·        establishing linkages with 15 community based organizations

·        hosting two environment related workshops administered by community partners

·        power washing sidewalks and play structures

·        raising funds (fund amount to be determined by November 2007)

·        reconditioning of child play scape (Fall 2007)

·        reconditioning of seal water feature (Fall 2007)

·        replacing play scape equipment consisting of five bubble panels (Fall 2007), four full-bucket swing set seats, four belt swing set seats

·        removing graffiti

·        repainting sidewalk art, signs and curbs (Fall 2007)

·        replacing picnic area furnishings consisting of one trash can, five trash can lids, three barbeque grills

·        planting of 25 trees (September 2008)

·        spreading mulch in needed areas (Fall 2007)

·        spreading aggregate in needed areas

·        repairing or replacing bonded rubber surfaces on playground and volleyball court

As referenced above FDNP’s first park clean up is scheduled for October 13^th and will be focus on power washing the sidewalks and play structure; repainting sidewalk art, signs, and curbs; reconditioning the play scapes and water fountain; spreading mulch; removing graffiti; and administering a volunteer survey to identify additional park improvement projects for 2008.