Friends of Marquette Park in Miller - Enhancing Marquette Park for all to enjoy

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The goal of Friends of Marquette Park Fund in Miller (FMP) is to raise funds to support and implement special projects for Marquette Park in collaboration with the City of Gary Parks Department.

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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. The leadership group decides what special park projects we want to support. The leadership group consists of the seven members.

 

In 2016, our financial goal to reach 100 Charter Memberships within one year was accomplished. By December of 2016, we surpassed our goal with 106 Charter Members.

 

Currently, Friends of Marquette Park Membership includes approximately 140 households, representing 215 individual members. This level of support allows us to accomplish many of our projects. Which include:

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• Advocating for Park Maintenance of grounds and facilities

• Promoting Beach and Water Safety through education, publicity and community involvement

• Supporting Preservation of Natural Areas and erosion control

• Providing Respite Areas with memorial bench project

• Establishing Marquette Park as a destination for recreation and points of interest with signage:

  • Water Safety

  • Points of Interest

  • Trails for Hiking and Biking

  • Universally Accessible Areas

  • Carry-In, Carry-Out Initiative

  • Pedestrian, Cycler, Paddler and Driver Safety

• Maintaining landscape and hardscape of Fr. Marquette Garden and preservation of  Fr. Marquette Statue

• Bringing cultural exhibits and events to Marquette Park

• Maintaining a collaborative, trusting relationship with Gary Parks Department and Gary Administration

• Partnering with organizations to enhance Marquette Park

• Utilizing volunteers whenever possible

• Encouraging Investment in Marquette Park through financial development/fundraising

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