Membership
Become a member of Friends of Ringer Park in support of efforts that benefit the community and you!
Membership Form — PDF

Boston Community Change
Imagine joining a program that supports the local economy while creating a sustainable source of funds for Friends of Ringer Park. Now you can with the Boston Community Change Card program!

The swipe of the program's free community card at a participating merchant directs cash rewards to the you, the consumer as well as a nonprofit or school of the your choice. Boston Community Change is a project of Boston Main Streets and Interra OS.
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Park Stewardship
Let us know what part of the park you'd like to look after. Whether it's sweeping the courts, watering flowers we've planted, tackling trash, or battling invasives, your help can make a difference throughout the year.
Items of Interest
• Poison Ivy Eradication
• Maintenance Plan
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Park Safety
Keeping our park safe is everyone's job. If you see something, report it! From a maintenance issue, vandalism, or dangerous activity... We work closely with Ringer Playground Crime Watch.
Items of Interest
• Canine Code of Conduct
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Development Committee
Further physical improvements to the park will require additional monies. For our endeavors great and small, we'll be working hard on development/grant writing efforts.
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Events Committee
FORP has a track record of putting together successful programs that benefit both Ringer Park itself and its diverse group of users. Have an idea for an event? Let us know!
Items of Interest
• Past Events
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Master Plan
FORP worked hard on assembling community input with forums and meetings, facilitating the master planning process for Ringer Park with Boston Parks & Recreation. Going forward, we will be helping to implement pieces of this plan.
Items of Interest
• Citywide Open Space Plan 2002–2006
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Open Space Advocacy
FORP realizes Ringer Park is just one piece of Boston's parkland network. By lending our support to city- and statewide efforts on behalf of our parks, we can help ensure adequate government funding to preserve our urban wilds and outdoor recreation resources now and in the future.
Items of Interest
• "Environmental Justice for Boston Parks" — PDF
• "Critical Issues Facing Boston's City- and State-Owned Parks" – Link
• "Parks and Beaches: Common Cents for the Common Wealth" — PDF
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ParkARTS Artist in Residence Craft Workshops
Thursdays, July 10 — August 14
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In participation with Boston Parks and Recreation
• Ringer Park
In the 11^th year of bringing a wide range of cultural offerings to city greenspaces, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's ParkARTS program comes to Allston with host Friends of Ringer Park. Join neighborhood artist Erika Shorey for a series of craft workshops geared for children ages 3–10. Materials provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of six or more must make prior arrangements with the artist.
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5^th Annual Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 26
9:00 am
In participation with Boston Shines—City of Boston.
In partnership with Clark University Alumni Association.
• Ringer Park
Come out and give your neighborhood park some TLC. We'll be working on some spring stewardship projects as part of Boston's citywide cleanup effort, Boston Shines. Meet at the Gordon Street entrance.
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Bird Walk
Sunday, May 4
7:00 am
Co-Hosted with the Brookline Bird Club.
• Ringer Park
Welcome our guests from the Brookline Bird Club. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have one. Meet at the Greylock Road entrance.
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