Greenwood Playground - Donated Toys

If you don't have kids you may not know that the Friends of Greenwood Playground does a lot of events and fundraising to provide programming and supplies for the Playground. One of the big accomplishments was getting ride on toys and tricycles for community use to be kept at the Playground. We've heard some snippets here and there about people leaving the playground w the toys or older kids breaking them and most recently about parents letting kids know their turn is up! This gentle reminder of playground etiquette was posted on KWT...

As the season comes to an end we'd like to thank everyone who donated toys, materials, money and time to the Greenwood Playground this summer.
Unfortunately the spirit in which the toys were donated is not always the spirit by which they are used. It has come to our attention that older kids are riding and sometimes breaking these toys. Additionally some parents have been bullying kids, caregivers, and other parents when they feel it is their kid's turn. Just as we share the swings, we share the toys.
While a child may appear to be taking a long turn with the toy, please remember that these are kids. Do not yell at or touch another child. Do not be rude or talk down to a caregiver or parent. Use the moment as a teachable moment. Teach your child to be patient.
We are always open to additional donations. Please contact us on this listserv if you have a ride-on toy or other playground appropriate toy you'd like to donate.

We are sure this was just one or two rotten apples and applaud the Friends of Greenwood group for their hard work and contribution to the community!

Fall Festival - A HUGE Success

What an amazing turn out for the Fall Festival at Greenwood Playground. A huge thank you to the sponsors - Lonelyville, Foodtown and... (who are we forgetting) as well as all the performers and contributors. Lastly, we can not forget the hardworking Friends of Greenwood Playground group who made this and all the programming through out the year possible.

Help Support Greenwood Playground

Help the Friends of Greenwood Playground 'group' continue to bring great programming to Greenwood Playground with a donation!

This year donations to the Friends of Greenwood Playground made possible:
· The ride-on toys
· Arts and Crafts activities
· Zoo programming
· Sing-a-longs for kids
· The Fall Festival (this Saturday Oct. 6th!)
And much MUCH more..
To donate: CLICK HERE, or you may also give your donation to any member of the Friends of Greenwood Playground this Saturday. The group is also on the look out for more volunteers, interested? Contact Amelia - twins11218 AT yahoo DOT com

Save the Date! Greenwood Playground Fall Fest

Friends of Greenwood Playground presents...
Greenwood Playground Fall Festival!
Saturday, October 6th
10-11 Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (teaching puppet making)
11-12 Puppet show presented by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Stay tuned for more details but there will certainly be food and music.

Craft time @ Greenwood Playground

On Monday (Sept 10) at the Greenwood Playground, local parent, Tracy O'Connor is offering a craft class at 3:30. In fact she is in need of egg cartons (if you would like to donate one please drop them off at the parks house). After school at 3.30 bring your child by for free craft time! The project is making caterpillars out of old egg cartons with paint, markers, pipe cleaners, some glue. Probably suitable for ages 3-7.

We'd also like to give Tracy some props here for volunteering her time. Previously the craft time was being coordinated by the Friends of Greenwood Playground group but offered by the Greenwood Playground Parks Associate. The PA was moved rather then allow for the craft time to be cancelled Stacy stepped up and offered to host the craft time. Just one of the reasons why this community works! Thanks Stacy!

If you are interested in volunteering with the Friends of Greenwood group let Tracy know at craft time today or email (we'll be posting this address as soon as we get permission).

Greenwood Playground Kid Events

Sunday Morning
August 26th, 10:30 a.m.
Join Joanne Riehl for an end of Summer children's concert at GreenwoodPlayground.

Monday Morning
August 27th, 11:00
Prospect Zoo Programming - Learn all about Sea Lions!
Ages four to ten. There will be a sea lion story, sea lion skulls, a sea lion training game and a fish craft to bring home. Find Audrey Lucas up front by the chess tables.

And don't forget crafts for kids with Rene every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 and Wednesdays at 3:00.

Greenwood Playground this Saturday!

Don't forget!

Prospect Park Zoo Programming comes back to Greenwood Playground!
Saturday, August 4th, 2pm
Owl Pellet Dissection for ages 7-12. Be an archaeologist and detective by digging through Owl pellets with zoo programmer Audrey Lucas. Reassemble bones with her to investigate and determine the owl's last supper. Look for the Zoo banner for location.

Put it on the Calendar! National Night Out Againest Crime

National Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday August 7th
5 pm - 8 pm

Greenwood Playground (unofficially named Kevin F. Conroy after a fallen neighbor who died in the towers on 9/11)


For details contact Frank Siclary, Community Affairs officer (76), 718-965-6326

CA's handle noise complaints, quality of life issues, narcotics etc. This event is a chance for the community to get to know their local precinct. There will be stuff for kids including face painting, a clown, snacks and food for all. There will also be bike etching--a chance to register your bike with the police department with a number etched on it. We'll be there!

Toy Drive for Greenwood Playground

Are you tired of packing up your stroller with large toys your child insists on taking to the playground? How about the multiple stops it takes to get to the playground because the unwieldly toy keeps falling out or jams the wheels?

The Friends of Greenwood Playground has put together a communal toy collection that can be checked out with the Parks Associate. We are looking for donations of large push toys such as doll strollers, ride on toys and wagons (no bicycles/tricycles), games and toys in good usable condition.

Support your local playground by donating toys to Greenwood Playground!

July 31 - August 5 during regular park hours
Drop off toys at the Park House with the Park Associate

Greenwood Playground - Upcoming Kid Events

Sing-A-Long with Gina
Thursday, August 2nd, 11am
Gina Samardge will be performing in the toddler area of the Greenwood Playground. Come give Gina a big welcome to our side of the expressway!!

Prospect Park Zoo Programming comes back to Greenwood Playground!
Saturday, August 4th, 2pm
Owl Pellet Dissection for ages 7-12. Be an archaeologist and detective by digging through Owl pellets with zoo programmer Audrey Lucas. Reassemble bones with her to investigate and determine the owl's last supper. Look for the Zoo banner for location.

More Prospect Park Zoo Programming
Tuesday, August 21st (Time to be announced)
Animal Wheel of Fortune! Come test your animal knowledge and win zoo prizes with zoo educator Audrey Lucas.

End of Summer Concert
Sunday, August 26th, 11am
Come join local musician Joanne Riehl for her end of summer concert in the park.

Get Involved with Greenwood Playground

Greenwood Playground Looking for Volunteers!!!!
The Greenwood Playground successfully fund raised last year and now have some money to spend on summer programming in the park. The problem? They absolutely need help and new members.

Do you have great ideas for fun programming to bring to our playground?

Do you know anyone who would like to teach some arts and crafts?

Can you devote some time and energy to a community toy drive or help create a "toy library" in the park for kids to check out games and balls to play with while there?

Do you like to shop at Toys R Us and help to purchase some games for the older kids to use? Would you like to help organize another neighborhood party with music and possible fundraising.

If so, the playground and kids need you! Please join the following list serve to find out more:
http://us.f610.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=friendsofgreenwoodplayground-subscribe@yahoogroups.com