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.
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Annual Gala a HUGH 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 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"
FOCCP Officers President:
Joanne Hayes-Rines
Vice President:
Trish Baumer
Treasurer:
Virginia Kimball
Clerk:
Sandra Harcourt
Directors at Large:
Joe Bono &
Meghan Denenberg
Fundraising Chair:
Anne Devlin Tagliaferro
Horticulture Co-Chairs:
Mary Ann Esparo
Robyn Reed
Infrastructure Chair:
Cole Landers
Membership Chair:
Beverly Knight
Website & Internet Communications Chair:
Communications Chair: Audrey Tortolani
Ad Hoc Committees:
Park Lighting Chair:
Jay Thompson
Tot-Lot Clean up Chair:
Michele Brogan
FOCCP EVENTS & 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
Monday, February 13th
March 13th
April 10th
May 8th
June 12th
July 10th
August 14th
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
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
All photographs C2002-2007 John H. Bendel & Meghan W. Denenberg
To report a problem in the Park, please call the Boston Parks & Recreation Department at
(617) 635-7275
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 IN THE NEWS!
Check out the recent articles written about The Christopher Columbus Park:
Congratulations to the Winners of our Raffle and THANK YOU to those who donated to the Park!
2 Tickets to the 201l Gala: Janine Martignetti
8 Vouchers to visit the Harbor Islands: Anne Occhipinti
30 Passes to Greenway Carousel: John Argiro
(2) 30 minute Private Music Instructions: Bea Tambunan
10 Tickets to ride Swan Boats: Jessica Burt
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
Annual Election of FOCCP Officers and Directors-at-Large
Election: May 10th
During the May FOCCP meeting which was held on May 10th, the annual election of FOCCP Officers and two Directors at Large took place. Results of the elections are listed below. Congratulations to all!
President: Joanne Hayes-Rines
Vice-President: Trish Baumer
Treasurer: Virginia Kimball
Clerk: Sandra Harcourt
Directors at Large: Meghan Denenberg and Joe Bono
Picture on right includes photo of Officers and Committee
Chairs. Left to right: Beverly Knight, Meghan Dennenberg,
Joanne Hayes-Rines, Sandra Harcourt, Cole Landers,
Audrey Tortolani, Joe Bono and Virginia Kimball.
Missing Board Members: Trish Baumer, Mary Ann Esparo, Anne Tagliaferro and Robyn Reed
Stanley Cup in the Park!!
We are thrilled the Stanley Cup was recently sighted at the Christopher Columbus Park
and at Tia's!
Christopher Columbus Day Event
Fun activities in the Park and a Festive Parade on Sunday
(Video & Photos taken by Matt Conti of www.NorthEndWaterfront.com)
