The 2015 Fall Festival at Columbus Park was a big hit with dozens of neighborhood kids, thanks to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. In what has become an annual tradition on Columbus Day, the free family day kicked off with a kids parade and promenade through the park. At the conclusion of the parade, there was Read More…
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee hosted an evening of celebration and commemoration on Friday, October 9 at The Living Room on Atlantic Avenue. The reception featured music, prizes, refreshments and cocktails. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the bi-annual North End Columbus Day Parade being held on Sunday, October 11th (Parade Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts Columbus Park Fall Festival Free Family Fun Day in the Park! WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts Columbus Park Fall Festival WHEN: Monday, October 12, 2015 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11:45 a.m. Line up and be part of the Kids’ Parade through the park Noon Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Board of Directors sent a letter this week to the Boston Redevelopment Authority highlighting its concerns with the ongoing Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan. Complying with Chapter 91 fulfills the spirit of the law: the waterfront first and foremost belongs to the public at large and the interest of the public Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park horticulture group planted a bunch of new rose bushes at the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden this week at the waterfront park. Meredith Piscitelli shows the scene with many more pics on their Facebook page. Want to join the FOCCP horticulture volunteers? Email committee chair, Robyn at robynr@foccp.org. “Neighborhood Photo” is a Read More…
Friends and family gathered this week at the Rose F. Kennedy Memorial Rose Garden to celebrate the life and contributions of MaryAnn Esparo. Members from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park recognized MaryAnn and her dedication to the horticulture of the park, especially the rose garden that contains 104 rose bushes (one for every year lived by Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is delighted to present Sunday Night Movies in the Park again this year thanks to the sponsorship of Al Dente Restaurant, Benevento’s Restaurant and Boston Pushcart. This summer’s movies are: July 12 Driving Miss Daisy July 19 Toy Story July 26 Shrek 2 August 2 Indiana Read More…
Getting a jump on the July 4th festivities, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) put on a family friendly event to celebrate Independence Day at the waterfront park, Saturday June 27th. Uncle Sam on stilts is always a hit during the kids parade around the park. Free American flags were handed out to all participants, who covered just about every age category. Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are once again putting on a family fun day to celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year’s festivities are on Saturday, June 27th, from 11am to 3pm. Join in a 11am for the park parade!
The North End Daisy Troop spent a fun afternoon at Christopher Columbus Park learning about the park and its plants from Meredith Piscitelli of the Horticulture Committee at Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. Mrs. P. met the girls at the tot lot tables in the park after school for a snack. After the Girl Scout oath, Mrs. P. gave Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park have announced their slate of nominees to lead the popular non-profit group. At their May 12, 2015 meeting (6:30pm, Mariner’s House), the annual election of FOCCP officers will take place. Nominees for this election are: President: Joanne Hayes-Rines Vice President: Ann Babbitt Treasurer: Audrey Tortolani Clerk: Patricia Thiboutot Directors-at-large: Susanne Lavoie Read More…
The Annual Playground / Tot-Lot Clean-up Celebration was held on Saturday, May 2nd at Christopher Columbus Park. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park joined with Boston Parks & Recreation to get the well-used space ready for the season. There was plenty of fun with children’s games and pizza from Benevento’s. The park and tot lot are great for Read More…