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!
New "Friends" 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.
Spring Membership Drive!
Thanks to the more than 60 neighbors who attended the FOCCP Membership Social at The Living Room on March 29th. Missed the Social? Renew and join online to have your name entered into a drawing for a wonderful prize; Dinner for 4 at Neptune Oyster*! Help FOCCP in the effort to "Go Green" - paying for your Membership online reduces the cost of the paper mailing scheduled for late April. To become a member, select the following link: Join Today!
* Dinner must take place during a weekday and alcohol is not included. Memb
2012 FOCCP Sponsored Events
Saturday, May 5th, 10:00am - 12:00pm Tot-Lot Clean Up
Saturday, June 30th, Family-Fun day in the Park
Sundays, beginning in July at 8:00pm - Sunday Night Movies
Wednesday, July 18th, Harbor Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Sunday, August 19th, Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park
Monday, October 8th, Christopher Columbus Day Celebration
MORE Events to be announced soon!
Annual Gala a HUGE Success!
Thank you to all who supported our 10 Year Anniversary Gala. Fun was had by all AND we were able to raise money for the continuous support and improvement of the Park. A special thanks to the volunteers who made this event possible and also to the very generous Sponsors.
Volunteer Gala Committee:
Chair: Anne Devlin-Tagliaferro
Auction Chairs: Sandra Harcourt, Rachele Huelsman, Beverly Knight, Catherine McCarthy and Carol Romano
Ticket Sales Chair: Virginia Kimball
Greeter Chair: Pam Harring
Benefactor ($10,000)
Patron Spirits International
Major Sponsors ($5000)
Al Dente Restaurant
Benevento's Original Brick Oven Kitchen
Boston PushCart
Boston's Best Cruises
CL Waterfront Properties, LLC
Joe's American Bar and Grill
Marriott Long Wharf
Tia's
FOCCP & Park Information
What to do at the Park?
- Have a picnic
- Stroll through the 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"
FOCCP Officers
President:
Joanne Hayes-Rines
Vice President:
Trish Baumer
Treasurer:
Virginia Kimball
Clerk:
Audrey Tortolani
Directors at Large:
Joe Bono &
Meghan Denenberg
Horticulture Co-Chairs:
Mary Ann Esparo
Robyn Reed
Infrastructure Chair:
Cole Landers
Membership Chair:
Beverly Knight
Website & Internet 
Communications Chair:
Communications Chair: Christina Sperry
Ad Hoc Committees:
Park Lighting Chair:
Jay Thompson
Tot-Lot Clean up Chair:
Michele Brogan
FOCCP MONTHLY MEETINGS
FOCCP Monthly Meetings are usually held the 2nd Tuesday of each 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)
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Upcoming Meeting Dates
Tuesday, June 12th
July 10th
August 14th
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
January 8th
All are Welcome to Meetings & Events!!
info@foccp.org -781-639-6002
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Inc. > PO Box 130285, Boston MA 02113 > info@foccp.org > 781-639-6002
Park Safety
For emergencies and park rule violations: call 911
For 24 hour response to any problem in the Park, call the Mayor's service hotline: (617) 635-4500
To report a problem in the Park, call the Boston Parks & Recreation Department: (617) 635-7275
See pictures of what's blooming, learn what's happening and who is using the park.
Click above or search "Friends of Christopher Columbus Park" to find our Page.
FOCCP IN THE NEWS!
Check out the recent articles written about The Christopher Columbus Park:
Sunset Cruise a Great Success!
It was a perfect night for FOCCP members and their guests to enjoy a sunset cruise on Boston Harbor. Thanks again to those who attended and to Boston Best Cruises who donated the boat for this fundraiser
Stanley Cup in the Park!!
We were thrilled the Stanley Cup visited Christopher Columbus Park and at Tia's!
Christopher Columbus Day Event
Fun activities in the Park and a Festive Parade on Sunday
