Category Archives: Parks for People

Looking to the Future in a New Newark Park

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dodge

In today’s blog entries, we are bringing you two interconnected and moving stories from Tuesday’s field day in Newark. The first from Michelle Knapik and the second from David Grant. Michelle Knapik, Environment Program Director Jesse Allen Park burst onto … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks for People | Tagged City of Newark, Mayor Booker, outdoor recreation, Parks for People, Quick Start tennis courts, skate parks, TPL, urban green space, urban parks, USTA, youth and nature, youth recreation | 2 Comments

Searing Heat, Soaring Spirits and a Newark Park to Behold

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Dodge

Michelle Knapik, Environment Program Director Choosing a starting place for the story of the opening of Nat Turner Park, the largest City-owned park in Newark, is challenging. This is a rich, multi-layered story, filled with numerous champions, diverse entry points … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks for People | Tagged Friends of Nat Turner Park, Nat Turner Park, Parks for People Newark, Trust for Public Land, urban beautification, urban greening, urban parks, youth recreation | 4 Comments