Do you use Mang Park to walk, play a sport, or read under a tree? If so, then you probably care for the park and have some observations and ideas about it. The Friends of Mang Park is a way for Village residents and friends to advocate for the park while helping to form and realize a vision for it. Friends of Mang Park members engage in activities that will support this vital resource while contributing in manyand varied ways. Please consider becoming a Friend of Mang Park today!
The Mission of the friends of Mang Park is to help
CARE for this very important part of our community.
Contribute: The Friends of Mang Park helps establish a way for Village residents and friends to contribute individual talents, gifts, and ideas toward improving the Park.
Advocate: The Friends of Mang Park creates many ways for Village residents and friends to advocate for the Park.
Realize: The Friends of Mang Park creates a way for Village residents and friends to articulate and realize a short and long term vision for the Park.
Engage & Encourage: The Friends of Mang Park helps residents and friends to engage in positive activities that will encourage sustainable and creative use of the Park.
Possible Ideas for the Friends of Mang Park
- Develop a Park design with planned plantings, benches, etc.
- Create a Memorial Arboretum
- Create a winter ice rink where families may skate, have hot chocolate, etc.
- Consider the health of the Park including pesticide use, etc.
- Conduct a study of the Park’s usage, facilities, upkeep, etc.
- Consider a dog park area.
KVIS Plants Trees in the Park
The KVIS celebrated May Day this year by planting 15 new trees in Mang Park. Volunteers gathered with shovels and rakes at 9:30 am to plant the trees that were donated by Re-Tree WNY. Pat and Rich Dowling were the Coordinators for the event. They briefly instructed everyone about positioning the trees, adding the fertilizer, etc. before volunteers paired-off to plant. The trees were all planted, the ground smoothed, and supports in place by 10:45 am! Many thanks to the Dowlings, to the Park Supervisor of Maintenance, Rich Ford, and to Re-Tree WNY for their generous donation. Everyone planting the trees hopes that everyone in Kenmore will enjoy the shade and protection the trees will provide for many years to come.
Visit Re-Tree’s web site: http://www.re-treewny.org/main.html
Friends of Mang Park is an initiative of the KVIS.
