To create a sustainable space that fosters a
sense of community.
Core Values
The mission and programs of
Brown Street Park are supported by a focus on the following:
1.Sustainability
2.Arts and health programming for all ages
3.Open space and natural play
Our favorite quotes about the park:
“This is what peace looks
like” (2009 FBSP user survey)
It’s like a vitamin!” (2009)
“In the city, we have a chance to create wilderness in our
public parks. We are trying to create a natural environment for play …
expanses of green punctuated by small gardens and stones for jumping off …
movable elements like cedar stumps which the kids roll all over and giant tires
which become towers and fortresses… Children run in little packs, creating
alliances and exploring with their minds and bodies, play that is so much more
interesting than playgrounds where a mammoth piece of equipment dominates the
landscape.” (2009)
History
A group of neighbors came together to revitalize this space in August of 2006. With the support of our local city councilman, Cliff Wood, FBSP has been working with the Parks Department and the community to make our vision come to life. As of April 2007, FBSP became a 501C(3) non-profit organization.
