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Help us steward Marquette Park in Gary's beautiful Miller Beach community!

About

The goal of Friends of Marquette Park Fund (FMP) is to raise funds to support and implement special projects for Marquette Park in collaboration with the City of Gary Parks Department. This is a Field of Interest Non-Permanent Fund Agreement between the Legacy Foundation, Inc., and Miller Citizens Corporation Shoreline Committee. 

Projects
  • Water Safety

  • Points of Interest

  • Trails for Hiking and Biking

  • Universally Accessible Areas

  • Carry-In, Carry-Out Initiative

  • Pedestrian, Cycler, Paddler and Driver Safety

Donate

Please use the link below to make a secure online donation. Friends of Marquette Park is a Field of Interest Non-Permanent Fund Agreement between the Legacy Foundation, Inc., and Miller Citizens Corporation Shoreline Committee. Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.

Get Involved

We would love your help and have tons of volunteer opportunities available (maintaining facilities, removing invasive species, coordinating events, assisting in fundraising activities ...)

Newsletters

Spring 2022

Back Issues

Mark Your Calendar!

You are invited to

Friends of Marquette Park 9th Annual Meeting & Celebration

The Marquette Park Pavilion Lounge and Patio

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 - 8:15 PM

$20 Entrance Fee (cash or check preferred)

Prepay online at www.legacyfdn.org or pay at event

Light Hors D’oeuvres & Sweets

Cash Bar

Please renew your Friends of Marquette Park membership/donations at this time.

Come enjoy the ambiance of our historic Marquette Park Pavilion.

6:00 - 7:00 Social Hour & Bird Yard Art Silent Auction for Art in the Park

7:00 - 7:30 PM - FMP Annual Meeting

7:30-8:00 - Bird Yard Art Silent Auction Final Bids

Please RSVP by Friday, May 23rd at

friendsofmarquettepark@gmail.com or pandcsmith@comcast.net

Latest Project

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Discover all the new projects we have in the works.

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