Thornden Park Association

09/09/2026

Please support this event. So much has been done already but there is more we can do to maintain our glorious park, Thornden.

09/08/2026

Here are the current times for Southwest Community Pool.

09/06/2026

Sunday, September 6, AND Thursday, September 3: Total Volunteer Hours 460

Carriage House: I don’t usually miss a post, but just realized I never reported on last Thursday’s outing at the Carriage House. We w**ded and planted a few more perennials. We didn’t manage to get to the back of the building, but tidied the front and both sides. Some w**ds were taller than us! Thank you Marilyn, Ty, Buzzy, and Miranda

Lily Pond: On a glorious late afternoon today, five of us planted, watered, w**ded, and dug up invasives. Most of our attention was on the eastern perennial bed. We planted nine lovely perennials donated by the Syracuse Parks Greenhouse. Courtney Becker has amazing taste in plants and we can't wait to see how the hyssop, rudbeckia, Russian sage survive the winter and flower next year. Thank you Marilyn, Ty, Buzzy, Mary and Miranda. For the first time in years I feel like the eastern bed is fully planted and under control so next spring we can move on to the western bed. I am so grateful for the new "regulars." They have all made such a difference.

Upcoming events:

All Scouts Day, Saturday, September 20, 1- 4.

Meet at the Herb Garden.

Skylar Brown is leading this amazing effort to finish clearing the brick paths running from the Herb Garden to the Basketball Courts.

09/06/2026

Its a wrap. The seventh and last week of Discovery Camp ended with a week of Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Bugs! Thank you Kathy Downing, Maddie, Aviva and Elijah for another wonderful week of fun in Thornden Park. If you would like to be notified next year send an email to [email protected]. The spots fill up quickly and information is typically sent in late February.

09/01/2026

The lucky children in Thornden's Discovery Camp got to explore the genius of Laura Reeder today. We encourage you to take a stroll through the labrinth she created.

09/01/2026

The next two weeks are the final push to complete The Paths We Weave at the Thornden Park water tower.

We need volunteers to help artist Sydney Schultz () strip and sort willow for weaving as she completes the installation. No prior experience necessary! Just bring hand pruners if you have them. (We have several pairs to share.)

The next volunteer dates are:
Thursday, 9/3 from 5:30-7:30PM, and
Sunday, 9/6 from noon-2PM.
Meet at the water tower.

Also, please consider donating in support of this exciting public art project and future public art in the park. Please visit https://givebutter.com/Thorndenpark_Art for more information and to donate! Thanks!!

08/29/2026

A creative week of Discovery Camp inspired by trolls, fairies, elves, dragons and unicorns just ended thanks to Angelina Bellows and her sidekicks, Elsa, Althea, Dev and Jai. Looking forward to the last week which starts on Monday. Sadly the summer rushed by. If you would like to receive notifications about next year's camp, email [email protected]

08/28/2026

Next work sessions: Lots of opportunities to volunteer!

Thursday, September 3, 5:30 - 6:30 Carriage House

Weeding. Four people should get it done in an hour.

Sunday, September 6, 4 - 6 pm Lily Pond

Weeding. We never finish, but we are getting close! Thanks to new volunteers.

Sunday, August 30th. 10:30 am Trash pick up.​

Join CNY Hiking and DeTrash Syracuse for a community cleanup with a side of nature appreciation! We'll be traveling along Thornden Park's new walking path, picking up litter as we go and keeping an eye out for interesting urban plants and wildlife along the way.
Accessibility Note: We'll be traveling mostly unpaved paths with slight elevation, and trash pickup usually involves some bending and reaching. Please only do as much as feels comfortable, don’t push yourself! And don't forget sun protection like sunscreen, a hat, or sunglasses 🌞
RSVP is required through DeTrash Syracuse's sign-up form: bit.ly/thorndenpark

All Scouts Day, Saturday, September 20, 1- 4.

Meet at the Herb Garden.

Skylar Brown is leading this amazing effort to finish clearing the brick paths running from the Herb Garden to the Basketball Courts.

WHO: CNY Hiking is collaborating with DeTrash Syracuse for a trash pickup/nature walk! Join us for a community cleanup with a side of nature identification, as we stroll through the new Thornden Park walking path. WHAT: Let's pick litter in Thornden Park. WHERE: Meet in front of the Thornden Park po...

08/27/2026

Volunteers needed for “The Paths We Weave” public art project!
Come join us Saturday, 8/29, from 10-noon to help artist Sydney Schultz () strip and sort willow for the public art installation that is taking shape on the Thornden Park water tower hill. No experience is needed.
Please bring hand pruners if you have them- we have a limited number available to share. Gardening gloves are also recommended.
When: Sat., 8/29 from 10-noon
Where: Thornden Park water tower
Come for an hour or stay the morning!
(Photo credit: Jessica Montgomery)

08/23/2026

SUNY ESF Saturday of Service. Saturday, August 22 2026. Total Volunteer Hours 448
Once again a large group of energetic Freshmen walked over to Thornden to take part in SUNY ESF’s Saturday of Service. After brief introductions they divided into five groups helping to w**d the Herb Garden, prune the lilacs in the Lilac Grove, clear the Brick Paths, trim the trees and mulch the new walking trail. That is a lot of projects in one day. Thank you to community members: Vivek, Alex, Katie, Nancy, Buzzy, Miranda, Amanda, Skylar and Richard. Thank you to Parks for loan of tools.