Do you know Friends of City Park?
Facts about City Park:
- Its 1,300 acres of urban park space in the heart of New Orleans
- City Park is larger than Central Park!
- The Park has the largest collection of Live Oaks in the world
- City Park gets NO FUNDING from the City of New Orleans
- It has to raise 90% of its own operating budget each year
That last fact is where Friends of City Park comes into the picture:
- Friends is the non-profit 501(c)(3) who is dedicated to raising funds for capital improvement projects in City Park
- Through fundraisers such as Lark in the Park, Martini Madness, and Ghosts in the Oaks, Friends has helped:
- Refurbish Storyland, Popp Fountain, Peristyle, Historic Wooden Carousel, Casino Building, and other park attractions
- Assisted in the funding of the Arbor Room, NOLA City Bark, Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, Ladybug Rollercoaster station, City Putt, and more!
- Friends sustains its efforts through our membership program that has over 5,100 members and growing
- Membership includes free admission to Celebration in the Oaks, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland; discounts at City Putt, Pepsi/City Park Tennis Center, boating and bike rentals, golf at the North Course, Equest Farms, and more
Visit www.friendsofcitypark.com or call 504-483-9376 for more information on the organization, events, and membership program.