Online Survey: Let the FoCP know what you think of the Park
You may have encountered FoCP members conducting a survey in the Park, asking visitors about what they like, dislike, use and don't use. This is part of our research for the Park A Revitalization Project, but we're always interested in what people want in our park.
Melanie Bartlett has put the survey up on SurveyMonkey. So, if you click on this link, yu can fill out the survey! Please tell us what you think!
Google Group for Clark Park Tot Lot
We recently discovered that some of the parents who use the Tot Lot have set up a Google Group. You can browse it or join it at http://groups.google.com/group/clarkparktotlot.
Spiral Q Parade Camp Coming to Clark Park
Chloe Tucker from Spiral Q Puppet Theater writes: "We are joining forces with University City Arts League this summer to present a summer camp. What is your favorite 6-12 year-old doing this July? Sign them up for Spiral Q's PARADE CAMP, An Animal Adventure! This summer camp will feature field trips to exciting destinations such as the Philadelphia Zoo and Clark Park! Sessions run July 7-August 1 at the UCity Arts League.
July 7-August 1, at UCAL
Spiral Q Puppet Theater and University City Arts League present "Parade Camp: an Animal Adventure". Sign up your favorite 6-12 year-old for a summer adventure that combines animals and art near Clark Park! Scholarships and discounts available.
Wednesday July 9, 6:30 PM at the Clark Park Dog Bowl
What does Peoplehood mean to you and your community? Join Spiral Q to dream up this year's big event.
Friday, August 1: Parade Camp Finale
Don't miss Spiral Q and UCAL's Parade Camp Finale Parade, which will step through Clark Park at 2PM on August 1.
Saturday, October 18th
Come to Clark Park for the ninth annual Peoplehood parade!
if you have any questions, check out Spiral Q's website at http://www.spiralq.org/.
Philadelphia Unites to Dedicate Basketball Court!
Mayor Michael Nutter cuts the ribbon on the Clark Park Basketball Court on June 14th.
Also in the photograph, l-r: Commissioner of Recreation Susan Slawson, State Senator Anthony Williams, Representative Jim Roebuck, Mayor Michael Nutter, Secretary of DCNR Mike DiBerardinis, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Joan M. Reilly of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, UCD Executive Director Lewis Wendell, and FoCP President Frank Chance. Also attending were representatives of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, University of the Sciences, the Office of Watersheds and other neighbors and community members.
Photo above by Brian Siano. More photos by Nicole Gaddis are available at Flickr.
Basketball Court Dedication June 14!
Volunteers needed for park clean up: Mayor Michael Nutter will attend!
Park lovers and neighbors, join us for the next Clark Park volunteer day! Saturday, June 14, in "the park that loves you back!" From 9 am to 1 pm our Morning Work Day will set us to mulching and caring for our newly-planted trees in the Middle Park (B Park). Tools will be provided.
Afterwards, from 1-3 pm, join us to celebrate our newly-resurfaced basketball court at its public dedication! Mayor Michael Nutter will arrive around 2pm to join a posse of luminaries, including Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Secretary of DCNR Mike DiBerardinis, Commissioner of Recreation Susan Slawson, representatives from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, University of the Sciences, the Office of Watersheds… along with neighbors and community members.
Katherine Gajewski of the Mayor's Office notes, "The outdoor basketball court is not only a great place to shoot hoops, but it is also managing stormwater at the park. Through a partnership with the Water Dept. Office of Watersheds, a water drainage system was created underneath the new court which collects rainwater from not only the court, but 43rd St. and the adjacent parking lot. What is so special about this demonstration project is that replenishes our groundwater system with clean rainwater, rather than mixing it with pollution in our sewers which then overflows to our rivers.
"The new DCNR grant will support the redesign of Park A, the portion of Clark Park located between Baltimore and Chester Avenues. The proposed plan calls for the creation of a central plaza, consolidation of the pathway system to create more usable green space, the addition of more benches and game tables, additional trees and understory planters and lighting upgrades. Stormwater issues will also be address in the redesign, including improved drainage and catch basins."
Parents, bring your kids. Give them a hand at tree care and then let them shoot a hoop. It'll be fun for all.
-- Tony West
FoCP Outreach Committee
June 2008 means Festivals in Clark Park!
June is when Clark Park's summer really begins. Not only does the farmer's Market start running on Thursdays, but we're blessed to have two fantastic music festivals grace our lovely park.
 June 7 brings us the latest Best Fest, and if you click on the link, you'll get their Myspace page. Performers will include The Extraordinaires, Vice Versa, Kurt Vile, Drums Like Machine Guns, Serpents of Wisdom, Soft People, L'ananas, The Chimeras, and the Beat Jams.
 It's also wonderful to see the resurrection of a West Philadelphia tradition; the stunning posters and designs for the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival on June 21st. The new poster's a stunner, and their website's logo (by D.E. Christman?) is just spiffy. They also have a MySpace page that has other information there as well.
Clark Park Calendar Updated
We've added this summer's major events to the Calendar, including the Festivals. Have a look.
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