FRIENDS OF BRODERICK PARK
The Friends of Broderick Park is a 100% volunteer organization that relies of the generosity of individuals and organizations, like yours to transform the historic Broderick Park into a destination for family, culture, and education. The SUMMER FREEDOM CELEBRATIONS is our opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate and uplift one another while honoring the deep connection that the park has to the Underground Railroad.
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BE A PART OF HISTORY
ENJOY THE PARK
Come and take in all of the beauty, relaxation, and inspiration that Broderick has to offer. Experience the park with friends, family, or in solitude. Just be here!
SHARE PARK EVENTS & HISTORY
Word of mouth promotion, social media shares, supportive articles and blog posts all contribute to the success of park events and awareness of its incredible history .
BECOME A FRIEND
Our friends find great joy in volunteering in the park...fulfillment in unearthing its potential as a community asset...and resounding meaning in connecting with its past.
BUILD WITH US
There are endless ways to give. A cornerstone of our success has come from in-kind donations of service, developmental resources, and valuable connections.
DONATE TO FOBP EFFORTS
Your monetary support allows for us to continue to transform the park. As a result of your generosity, we are able to offer a wide variety of engagements and create environmental justice for our community.
OUR MISSION & RESPONSIBILITY
To secure Broderick Park's recognition as a historical landmark and destination of The Underground Railroad, to enhance utilization of the park for recreational, cultural, and educational activities, and to ensure the longevity of the park through stewardship and necessary improvements.
MAKE A DONATION
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Summer Freedom Celebrations
$580.00 Raised$35,000.00 Target -
Brush Up Broderick
$0 Raised$5,000.00 Target -
Family Fishing Day (B.U.F.)
$0 Raised$10,000.00 Target

Participate in an Event
Our events immerse you in the bounty and beauty of nature. Fish with the family, be entertained by the water, plant flowers and tend the earth with us on our beautiful park-island oasis.
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Join the Friends
We are a collective of community leaders, residents, business owners, bike riders, gardeners, fishers...the list goes on. Our common ground is that we all love and cherish our community.
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Become a Valued Sponsor
The support of Broderick Park is far more than giving to a greenspace, it is an investment in environmental justice, family, and the preservation of national history. Stay informed about ways to support, click below.
Join Our Sponsor NetworkThousands of Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad
arrived at the ferry located at Broderick
the last stop before freedom in Canada.
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