Tag: Bay View
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2023 Humboldt Park Friends Survey Results
Based on the responses, most users visit the park for either attending events or for walking jogging and running. There is also a large percentage that walk their pets at the park on a regular basis. Picnicking, relaxing and enjoying the playground were other standout categories. The most requested programs at the park were Art…
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THANK YOU!! We are halfway there!
We are thrilled to announce that we are halfway to our goal of planting 100 trees at Humboldt Park! We are so thankful to everyone who donated to the 100 For Humboldt tree planting program. During the Thanksgiving holiday, we will celebrate the program’s success by tying bows on the 50 new trees planted so…
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Corn Roast 2022 was a great success!
We want to thank everyone who came out and helped support the park with some very tasty sweet corn. Our volunteers roasted and served up 8 cases or 384 ears of corn. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered to help make this year’s corn roast a great event.
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Humboldt Park’s Waters Are A Reflection Of A Rich Eco-History
Humboldt Park’s lagoon is the centerpiece of the park, a natural focal point for visitors to congregate around and navigate by. The importance of water bodies like these in cities cannot be underestimated, whether that be for their wellbeing benefits or, as the NRPA highlights, their crucial work in cycling and cleaning local water supplies.
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Humboldt Park Heroes: Laureen Stirmel
Our next Humboldt Park Hero is Laureen Stirmel, a long-time Bay View resident and great friend of the park. Laureen has been an active volunteer and supporter of the park for many years. Laureen is a Humboldt Park Friends board member and serves as the Treasurer.
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Humboldt Park Heroes: Greg Stilin
Our newest Humboldt Park Hero is Greg Stilin, a long-time Bay View resident and great friend of the park. If you have enjoyed ice skating or hockey on the Humboldt Park lagoon, it is because of Greg. Greg monitors the ice thickness at the beginning of every skating season and coordinates with the parks department to…
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Humboldt Park Heroes: Jane LeCapitaine
Our next Humboldt Park Hero is Jane LeCapitaine, a long-time Bay View resident and great friend of the park. Jane has been an active volunteer and supporter of the park and other local organizations for many years. Jane, a former Humboldt Park Friends board member, is a park champion who initiates, organizes and volunteers for many…
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Tree Day
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Shakespeare in the Park at Humboldt NEW SHOW ADDED! September 4th 5:00 p.m.
UPDATE: Due to the show’s popularity Optimist theater is adding another performance at Humboldt Park on September 4th at 5 pm
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Humboldt Park Heroes: Myron Thomsen
Our next Humboldt Park Hero is Myron Thomsen, a long-time Bay View resident and great friend of the park. On any given day, you can find Myron in the park picking up trash or volunteering for a variety of events. We asked Myron to share his story with us, and we want to thank him…