Friends of East 3rd Street Park

What's New:  March 2001 Our official park dedication date and ribbon cutting will be on the morning of July 4, 2001. Mayor Grimes will be there. The exact time and more details will follow. Also, look for FOETSP in the Upfront section of the March Frederick Magazine. We will see a lot of activity in the park in March. The building porch roof has been removed so that the work on the round plaza can begin. A tree will be planted in the plaza this month as well. Clark Welding has ordered the materials for the wrought iron fence which will set off our East Third Street Park beautifully.
This is an exciting and eventful spring for FOETSP; with continued community support, we can meet our deadline. We have now raised over $89,000 and need $16,000 to finish this project. The engraved brick campaign is going very well. All brick orders that FOETSP receives by March 31 will be guaranteed installation by the park dedication date.	Mayor James S. Grimes officially opened the playground portion of the park at a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 18, 2001. More photos.
Please tell your friends, organizations, businesses, etc. that they still have an opportunity to buy a brick. This truly is a unique opportunity to have their name recorded in historic Frederick. We received the coins from the FSK Mall fountain last month, which came to over $500. The park is going to be beautiful, it will be a unique green space that will enhance the City. Some of our members are working tirelessly to bring in money. With one final push, we will meet our goal! Please reply to the group with any news, tips or suggestions. Thanks! - Marilyn Henry

About FOETSP
The Friends of East Third Street Park (FOETSP) is an all volunteer group working in cooperation with the city of Frederick, Maryland to revitalize the East Third Street Park and expand its facilities for all to enjoy. The park is located in Frederick's historic district and is surrounded by St. John's Cemetery to the north, East street to the east, and residences on all sides. We are fortunate that this green space has been preserved through the years and is available for everyone to enjoy. The park has fallen into disrepair over the years. It has outdated play equipment and a surface that doesn't meet today's safety standards for children.

October 1999 fundraising event in the park.	The plan.	Work begins August 2000.	New equipment arrives September 2000.

Currently, there are no benches in the park and the shaded area of the park building needs light. We envision a new future for the park. Our goal is not only to create an inviting, interesting, and safe playground for children, but also to design a park that is used by people of all ages. Plans include a scenic picnic and resting area. We anticipate that everyone in the residential and commercial areas surrounding the park and visitors to Everedy Square and Shab Row will enjoy and use the park.

The Plan
The park renovation will take place in two phases. Phase I includes work on the path, plaza, and playground area. Groundbreaking began in August 2000. The new playground and brick path are currently being installed. Three picnic tables for the plaza, trash receptacles, and several trees will be put in place as part of Phase I.

Phase II includes wrought iron fencing, arches, flowering trees and shrubs, park benches, replacement of declining trees, and building improvements. As soon as funds are available we will begin installing park benches and the wrought iron fence with wrought iron arches at entryways. This will replace the existing chain link fence. New lighting for the park will improve security and aesthetics. Phase II will be completed in fall 2001. We are very grateful to Richard Pais, from Environmental Quality Resources, Inc. who contributed the original concept plan for the park and to Michelle Payne Ryan who designed the concept plan.

Proposed East Third Street Park - Artist's Conception
View from East Street Entrance

Total Raised
As of March 19, 2001, we've raised over: $89,000 of the $105,000 and need $16,000 to finish this project

Make A Contribution
Please help us create this beautiful park. This worthwhile effort benefits us all. To contribute, you can select the and print the Yes, I Want to Help form. Fill out the form and mail it to the address shown below. We thank you for your support! All contributions are tax deductible. Please make your checks payable to:

Friends of East Third Street Park (FOETSP) c/o
Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Buy A Brick
Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of the East Third Street Park. As a part of our fundraising efforts, a limited number of bricks will be available for personal engraving on the walkway in the park. If you would like to purchase a brick engraved with your name or other names, select and print the Buy A Brick form.  We've sold 125 bricks so far!

Contact Us
To receive a brochure, ask a question, or talk with someone, call (301) 620-7922. Or, if you prefer, you can email your questions to: FOETSP@aol.com.

Recognition
We would like to extend our most grateful thanks to the following people and organizations who contributed their time, money, or equipment to make our plan a reality:

This web page created as a contribution to the FOETSP effort by Darcy Richards. If you have news or photos that could be added to this web page or if you would like to contribute your time to assist in the fundraising effort, contact Marilyn Henry at: (301) 620-7922. The FOETSP logo and the Artist's Conception of the park were created by Guy Henry.

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Last updated: 2/9/01