Friends of Green Street Park

06/15/2024

We don't understand why people destroy the nice things they're given, but we're not letting that deter us. Jackie and Rien will be here all morning and into the afternoon fixing the children's stage back up, so children can feel safe and comfortable playing and imagining on it!

08/03/2023

Hi, it's Rien, co-chair of Friends of Green Street Park taking over this page for a quick moment. I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who made the backpack giveaway last night at the South End National Night Out Festival - hosted right here in Green Street Park - a huge success! We were under a serious time crunch and sometimes it takes a village and we couldn't have done it without you. 200 backpacks for Waterville students were handed out so children can start the school year with the tools they need to succeed!

Thank you to the volunteers whether it was packing backpacks, driving to acquire supplies/backpacks, or a last minute help getting everything to the part, you are appreciated! Some of you have tried to say you "didn't do much" but every little thing you did combined to make this event happen. Volunteers large and small, we appreciate you!

This event would not have happened with the generous financial support of the local community people, organizations, and businesses. In no particular order, they are: Beth Israel Congregation - Waterville, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Colby College Museum of Art, Colby College Arts and Humanities, The Robin's Nest, Front & Main, L.L.Bean Flagship Store (special thanks to Nathan and Lee), L.L.Bean, Maine State Credit Union, Waterville Sunrise Rotary Club, Sunrise Bagel, FAME Maine, Waterville Creates, Incense & Peppermints - Candy & Gifts, and we can't forget Tommy the Terrier from Thomas College!

Thank you everyone and cheers to saving the backpack program!

10/29/2022

Ribbon-cutting at noon today! Hope to see you all there!

10/02/2022

Look what's finished and ready for use!

Hard to believe this has happened, but the Skatepark is nearly complete. It will be painted after the concrete has cured, but feel free to skate to your hearts' content and if you're willing to share pictures, we'd love to see you using the space!

09/14/2022

Something's coming. Are you excited? We are! Can't wait!

08/09/2022

Right in our backyard! Glad to have you as neighbors! Stop on in for a bite and support a fantastic local, South End business!

Guess what, Sunrisers? The votes were tallied and we are thrilled to announce that we were voted Best Bagels in ME! What? We are speechless! This has been a wild and wonderful year and we are thrilled to do what we do for all of you! Schmeariously, thanks for all the love and support!

08/08/2022

Heads up! New playground equipment coming to Green St Park!

08/02/2022

5-7!

Tomorrow’s the big day! We’ll see you at Green Street Park!

07/10/2022

"A city resident, Dave Dutil Jr., was involved in the group and had long lobbied for a skatepark there before his death in 2016. The skatepark will be named for him."

Skateboarders will be performing all manner of tricks at Green Street Park in the city's South End once a new skatepark is installed later this summer.

07/06/2022

Careful coming to the park! Construction on Sherwin and Autumn!

Notice: Road Construction

Autumn Street and Sherwin Street are having reclamation done tomorrow, July 6th. Please expect delays during this time.
Thank you!

07/01/2022

After nearly 10 years of effort, the Dave Dutil Jr Memorial Skatepark is coming to Green Street Park!! We are beyond thrilled that this is finally happening and we would like to thank everyone who helped us along our journey!

Construction is expected to begin in Mid-August and will replace the concrete slab that the old skatepark was on. Special thanks to Pivot Custom Parks / American Ramp Company for the design and construction of the park!