The Friends of Camillus Park have started a membership drive to raise money to fund some exciting projects. This year they plan to build a pathway for bikers and walkers to enter Camillus Park from Winding Way. The location is just to the north of the ravine. Engineers are drawing up plans and the Friends volunteers will be building it this year. They are raising money for the materials. Once users can get in from this new entrance the next project will be to improve and make trails already laid out by ESF students under the direction of their certified arborists.
Please, if you would like to be a member of this great organization as a working volunteer to help or just be one who supports the cause of improving Camillus Park, please send your check for $10.00 made out to ”Friends of Camillus Park”. Your membership for your entire family will get you a membership card, recognition on their upcoming website and emails noting upcoming events for you and your family to participate. This very active group has made their goal of caring for the forest and making the park a center for “active older adults” to exercise through the use of an improved trail system with exercise stations. The group works in conjunction with the Town’s Director of Parks and Recreation, Eric Bacon.
Rest assured that the Town is moving toward completing its goal of building a splash pad for people of all ages and a community building for residents’ use.
If you wish to become a member of the “Friends” send your check for $10.00 made out to “Friends of Camillus Park” and mail it to the attention of Dick Ballard (treasurer) at 101 East Way, Camillus, 13031. Contributions are tax deductible.