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Groton Parks Foundation

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GPF Special Event:
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Luminaria Walk 2024
A Groton Parks Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 | 7-9PM 
How often do we get to enjoy our woods and trails at night? The Luminaria Walk will illuminate trails in Copp Family Park for families to enjoy an easy, short walk. All proceeds benefit Groton Parks Foundation which supports park improvements and recreation programs.
*All parking is at Seaport Community Church & a free shuttle to Copp Park is provided.
Can't make it? Please still consider donating to support Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance Groton recreational opportunities. Donations can be made online, or by check made out to Groton Parks Foundation and mailed to Thrive 55+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340. For more Information contact Thrive55+ at 860-441-6785.

Board Members:
Neil Brown, Dick Conant, Allyn Copp, Andy Halsey, James Sherrard, John Silsby, Dom Venditti, Paul Filippetti and Ray Munn.
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Support a project to advance efforts such as park improvements, or sponsor a program to aid initiatives like programming cost assistance while also promoting your business or organization! Contact John Silsby at johnpsilsby@yahoo.com to learn more. 
Adopt a Park: 
Be an advocate for maintenance and improvements! Featured parks include:
  • Central Bark Dog Park
  • Copp Family Park
  • Esker Point Beach
  • Groton Skate Park
  • Millwood Creek Disc Golf
  • Poquonnock Plains Park
  • Sutton Park
Fundraising:
Host a fundraiser to contribute to Groton Parks Foundation support of local recreational projects and programs. 

Support your favorite projects!

    • Groton Skate Park Improvements: The Skate park was born out of a community effort and improvements to the park over the years have been funded entirely through donations. Your donation helps keep the park in good shape and for additional elements to be added for the community to enjoy. 
    • Bicycle Pump Track: Lead by Bike Groton, the Groton Pump Track project was approved by the Groton Town Council in March 2021 with a proposed location at the Poquonnock Boardwalk Park. Donations will help bring this exciting, new recreation activity to Groton. 
    • Tercentennial Playground Inclusion: In 2005, Groton built the Tercentennial Playground, located in Poquonnock Plains Park. At the time, a lot of thought was put into how we could make the playground inclusive for families, generations, abilities, and the community. In the years since, thousands of children and their families have enjoyed the playground together and it has become an important gathering spot for many in Groton and beyond! A lot has changed in the last 17 years and we are looking at how we can improve the playground to be even more inclusive! We need citizens with ideas and motivation to step forward and lead us in the effort to ensure that Groton remains a leader in inclusion.
Donate:
Donate today!
Help the development of Groton and the Southeastern Connecticut community. 
Groton Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3). Connecticut CHR 0011813 Public Charity (Exempt), 2003-present. IRS 501(c)(3) organization exempt from Income Tax. EIN 06-1574542. NTEE Code N32 - Parks and Playgrounds. Bridge number 0130971021.