Author Archives: Friends of Vernon Park

Please come out to hear about and take part in conversations regarding he future of this historic building adjacent to the Park. Meeting is hosted by the GUCDC.   Message from the GUCDC: Community Meeting on the YWCA Building Thursday, … Continue reading →

FoVP Annual Report 14 Dear Friends of Vernon Park. We hope you enjoyed hearing the voices of children running around the playground, the monarch butterflies on the ironweed or the low winter sun through the trees.  Maybe you bought a necklace at … Continue reading →

Dear Friends and Neighbors of Vernon Park,   Come join us and see the latest design for the Master Plan for Vernon Park from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society design team. This is an exciting time and some parts of the … Continue reading →

The full story is here: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/74433-soccer-sisters-united-play-halloween-themed-game-on-haunted-field-video Great work, team, and thanks, Newsworks!

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/nw-philadelphia-more-stories/item/74152-1k-goal-stolen-from-girls-youth-soccer-program-in-germantown The Friends of Vernon Park is saddened to learn of the recent theft of the Soccer Sisters’ Goal, worth $1,000. These young athletes and their coaches and families have brought wonderful & positive energy to the Park and we … Continue reading →

This is a very special event highlighting very important issues. Please join friends, neighbors and advocates in Vernon Park this Saturday, Sept 27!

all information will be submitted confidentially Online Payment can be made through PayPal (see sidebar at right. Checks can be made out & mailed to: FRIENDS OF VERNON PARK | P.O. BOX 48374, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144

Clean out your closets, unclutter your space…sell at the Flea Market! Bring a Picnic and play outdoor games…enjoy the green space!     Register online here! Or, download the application to fill out and send by mail here: FOVPfleamarketapplication2014_Updated Same day registration … Continue reading →

A Message from Supreme Dow, Executive Director of the Black Writers Museum:   This festival promises to be uplifting, yet relaxing for the whole family. We have an all star lineup of poetry and jazz, and I am sure you … Continue reading →

We, the Friends of Vernon Park, consider Vernon Park to be a vital asset to our community with a rich history and bright future. If you are motivated  to work for positive change in Vernon Park, please join us as … Continue reading →