A project is underway to expand the street wells surrounding the park on the corner of North Calvert and East Madison Streets. The point is to beautify the corner, expanding the park to the street level to increase visibility with … Continue reading
After a successful GoFundMe campaign last year, we were able to purchase and install a giant 10 foot shade umbrella in the park this summer. We placed the umbrella in the lower park, where there aren’t any trees to provide … Continue reading
Is your child heading to summer camp soon? Will you need to meticulously label each and over single one of their things that they take to and fro? If you do, instead of just using that Sharpie, how about considering Oliver’s Labels and supporting the Mt. Vernon Children’s Park at the same time? Mount Vernon Children’s Park is working with Oliver’s Labels in an ongoing fundraiser. Oliver’s Labels sells personalized name stickers that are washable for in washing machines and dishwashers, and can be customized with your child’s name and with one of their designs. These labels are also great for the school year.
The park will receive 20% of any sales made through our fundraising link at www.oliverslabels.com/mtvernonchildrenspark.
This past week, we lost one of the big trees in the park when the wind knocked it over. Coincidentally, the Friends of Mt Vernon Children’s Park have been wanting to purchase a big shade umbrella for the park. It … Continue reading
With 2017 coming to an end, we are planning ahead for 2018! Please join us on Saturday, January 20th, from 4-11pm, at Homeslyce Pizza (336 North Charles Street) for a MVCP fundraiser. Homeslyce will donate 15% of the proceeds from you purchase. Just … Continue reading
New Equipment was installed today by Playground Specialist Inc. The new equipment includes a short slide more appropriate for younger children, and a rock climbing feature that should be fun for all. As a part of the installation, new sections … Continue reading
Chipotle is generously hosting our Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, October 1st, between 5 and 9pm. Show this flyer (Chipotleflyer) to the cashier, so they know you are there to support the Children’s Park. Hope to see everyone there!
Help us raise money to help maintain and improve the park by joining us at Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats for our first fundraiser of 2016! Poets will be donating a percentage of all bar sales (food and drink) during the event to the park!
If you can’t make it but still want to help out, you can donate directly to the park here!
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