Friends of Clark Park (FOCP): Difference between revisions

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For the Community of West Philadelphia's Clark Park

riends of Clark Park is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1974. We partner with the neighboring community and with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) with the goal to maintain and enhance the physical aspects and cultural opportunities of Clark Park.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About the Friends page.

In The News

City approves Clark Park Master Plan; Fundraising campaign underway to help it move forward, West Philly Local, November 21, 2023.
Clark Park Youth Soccer program looking for volunteer coaches, West Philly Local, September 4, 2017.

Info

Event Calendar: Event Calendar
Online Store: Store
Volunteer: Volunteer

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 {{toplink|url=http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/|name=friendsofclarkpark.org}}<blockquote>''For the Community of West Philadelphia's Clark Park''</blockquote>
-'''Friends of Clark Park''' is a non-profit corporation and volunteer organization founded in 1974 '''to help maintain and improve University City’s largest public green space'''.
+riends of Clark Park is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1974. We partner with the neighboring community and with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) with the goal to maintain and enhance the physical aspects and cultural opportunities of Clark Park.
-Friends of Clark Park ...
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://friendsofclarkpark.org/about-focp/ About the Friends] page.
-*Advises city officials on the park’s needs.
-*Works with the Department of Recreation to improve maintenance and plan physical improvements.
-*Sponsors park events and programs to encourage use of the park and foster a sense of community.
-*Organizes volunteer work days.
-*Provides a conduit through which groups or individuals may donate trees or make other gifts.
-*Educates the public about the park’s history.
-*Creates a forum for the park’s constituents.
-''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/about-focp/ About the Friends] page.
 ==In The News==