VISION
Create a safe, inclusive and vibrant community park.
The park currently located at the site of the former Gerry School is outdated, unsafe and in desperate need of repair. We are a group of Marblehead families working together with the town of Marblehead to raise awareness and critical funding to create a new park at the current site. We need your help to accomplish this goal!
THE PARK ON ELM
Anything thoughtful is better than what we have now.
Mission Statement: To renew, care, and advocate for the park on Elm Street commonly known as the old Gerry School playground. Through fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement we aim to revitalize this park to create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant open space in a densely populated neighborhood, and ensure the park remains an accessible community asset for generations to come.
Town of Marblehead ARPA Funds | $100,000
Anonymous | $25,000
Anonymous | $10,000
Krista Finigan | $5,000
Paul & Liz Pruett | $5,000
Chris & Kristen Buchanan | $2,500
Gayle Dublin | $2,500
Doug & Liza Park | $2,500
Finigan Calzonetti Family | $2,000
John & Susan Hassett | $2,000
Mike & Naomi Caselli | $1,000
Will & Ariel Gardner | $1,000
Brian Gault & Millicent Armstrong | $1,000
Matt & Maeve Maguire | $1,000
Paul & Katie Melanson | $1,000
Ryan & Jessica Murphy | $1,000
Adam & Leah Questad | $1,000
Gareth & Chris Randall | $1,000
Adam & Lindsay Smith | $1,000
Thank you to our generous major sponsors of $1,000+
PROGRESS
The town of Marblehead has engaged Crowley Cotrell as the landscape architect on this project. On September 9th they shared three preliminary designs. The final design is being created based on feedback from that public meeting.
We will not have a defined fundraising goal until the final design is selected and the project goes out to bid. Based on the cost of other playgrounds and parks in town we anticipate potentially needing to raise $300K.
The Friends of the Park on Elm Street will continue to share additional updates on this project as they become available.
SAFE AND INCLUSIVE
0-99+
Ages welcome!
500+
Neighborhood children
We want to create a fun and inviting space for people of all ages to come together and enjoy outdoor activities. Our goal is to raise enough funds to provide a unique, naturalistic park that fits in Old Town. With intentional play experiences that incorporates sustainable elements, promotes physical activity, mental wellness and socialization while also accommodating people who are differently abled. This is one of the only safe areas for children to play in the historic district.
LOCAL INVOLVEMENT
100+
Families Involved
100%
Cooperation with the Town
This project is not possible without the efforts of our community. We are grateful to the many community members who advocated for the park to remain town property. We believe we can make this park into something special - and while we are working closely with the town and the Landscape Architect - we need the advocacy and support of local families to bring this project to life.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Help us preserve the past while building the future for generations to come...
The Park on Elm is a community-driven project that aims to provide our town with state-of-the-art play facilities, green space and opportunities to explore and relax. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space that children of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy and take pride in; a place where memories are made and connections are strengthened. But we can't do this alone. We need your help to make this park a reality. Whether it's through a monetary donation or an in-kind contribution, every little bit counts towards creating a vibrant park.
How you can help right now!
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Collect drawings from your children of anything park related so we can include them in our donor correspondence.
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Ask friends and family to consider making contributions to the park in lieu of presents for a birthday party or celebration.
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Host a lemonade stand to collect donations for the park.
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Consider hosting a small fundraising event to raise awareness and support for the project.
Please email theparkonelm@gmail.com to learn more.
TEAMWORK
The Park on Elm in Numbers
100+
Families within 1/2 Mile
270+
School Age Children
$170K
Money Secured
$400K
Total Goal
