Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Inc. > PO Box 130285, Boston MA 02113 > info@foccp.org > 781-639-6002
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is a non-profit organization made up of North End and Waterfront neighbors whose purpose is to further the restoration, protection, preservation, care, enhancement, improvement, and maintenance of the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. The FOCCP work closely with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department to keep the park clean and well maintained.
This all-volunteer neighborhood group:
- Provides funding for the Annual Trellis Lights
- Maintains the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden
- Purchases New Trees and Plants for the Park
- Organizes the Gala Fundraising Events
- And much more!
Join the monthly FOCCP meetings which are the Second Tuesday of Every Month at 6:30 pm at:
The Mariner's House 11 North Square, North End, Boston
(Two doors up from the the Paul Revere House)
New Members are Always Welcome!
FOCCP is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) corporation and all contributions are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
The New FOCCP By-Laws were approved at the May 10th meeting. The final draft will be posted on our website soon!
GALA SOLD OUT!
Check us out on Facebook!
See pictures of what's blooming, learn what's happening and who is using the park.
Search on "Friends of Christopher Columbus Park" to find our Page.
FOCCP & Park Information
What to do at the Park?
- Have a picnic
- Stroll through the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden & under the Trellis
- Sit on the grass
- Play on the jungle gym
- Run through the sprinklers
- The Park has Wi Fi (bring your laptop and work at the park)
- Take a boat to Harbor Islands or the Airport
- Go for a run
- Bask in the sun
- Enjoy the view
"A Park for all Seasons"
"Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park is the Home of the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden"
All photographs C2002-2007 John H. Bendel & Meghan W. Denenberg
FOCCP Officers President: Joanne Hayes-Rines
Vice President:
Trish Baumer Treasurer:
Virginia Kimball
Clerk:
Liz Greene
Directors at Large:
Joe Bono &
Meghan Denenberg Fundraising Chair:
Anne Devlin Tagliaferro
Horticulture Chair:
Mary Ann Esparo
Infrastructure Chair:
Cole Landers
Membership Chair:
Beverly Knight
Website & Internet Communications Chair:
Communications Chair: Audrey Tortolani
Ad Hoc Committees
Columbus Day Celebration: (October 11, 2010)
Chair: TBD
Park Lighting:
Chair: Jay Thompson
FOCCP EVENTS & MEETINGS
FOCCP Monthly Meetings are usually held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at
The Mariner's House
11 North Square
North End, Boston(Two doors up from the the Paul Revere House)
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Upcoming Meeting Dates
Monday, August 9th
Tuesday, September 14th
Tuesday, October 12th
Tuesday, November 9th
Tuesday, December 14th
All are Welcome to All Meetings & Events!!
info@foccp.org - 781-639-6002
