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Dear Crawford Park Supporter,


As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Friends. The park has been busier than ever with a wide variety of activities and functions. It is wonderful to see this gem of our community so well used and loved. The Friends continues our mission of maintaining and beautifying the park, and your generosity has enabled us to continue our efforts. The donations we receive help us initiate new projects and support ongoing ones.

This year, we:

  • Replaced the plastic bench plaques with brass ones to improve their look and longevity

  • Added several new trees donated by supporters to remember a loved one

  • Planted summer annuals in the pavilion area, the Sunken Garden, Obelisk Garden, Morabito Garden and the Lincoln Avenue planters

  • Sponsored an Eagle Scout project to refurbish additional benches near the Sunken Garden

  • Welcomed fall by planting mums and autumn annuals in the Sunken and Obelisk Gardens

  • Held our annual fall plant sale to benefit the Friends

  • Installed holiday decorations and lights to the Sunken and Obelisk Gardens for the Town’s Holiday Lights event on December 6.


We already have a list of projects for 2026, including adding additional perennials to the Sunken Garden and a stone pathway in George’s Garden, but will only be able to achieve them with help from supporters like you. We do not have an annual gala, so this appeal is our primary outreach to you for your support.


The Friends of Crawford Park is a nonprofit volunteer group made up of your neighbors who also love the park. We are focused on making Crawford Park a beautiful destination for all to enjoy, and so we ask that you give as generously as possible. You may donate by credit card via PayPal using the following link or by clicking the donate now button in the top right-hand corner.


Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the park!

Alison Lazarus

President

Friends of Crawford Park


December 2025

 
 
 

The holiday season is officially underway, and we’re excited to share that the Friends of Crawford Park are once again joining the Town of Rye’s Holiday Lights at Crawford Park celebration. As part of this festive community tradition, we’ve decorated the Sunken and Obelisk Gardens with sparkling lights and cheerful seasonal touches.


This year’s Holiday Lights event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3:30–6:30 p.m., with the tree lighting at 5:00 p.m. See flier below and visit the Town of Rye's website for more information.


We hope you’ll take a stroll through the gardens and enjoy the lights and decorations. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, as well.


Mark your calendar, and we’ll see you there for an evening of holiday magic!


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December 2025

 
 
 

Join the Town of Rye at Crawford Park for a spooktacular evening of family fun!


Enjoy Trunk or Treat, then snuggle in for some movie-night fun with The Addams Family. Costumes encouraged — and it’s all free! 🎃


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October 2025

 
 
 

ABOUT US >

The Friends of Crawford Park is an all-volunteer, 501(C)(3) organization whose purpose is to continually enhance and maintain this jewel of the community.

Friends of Crawford Park

info@friendsofcrawfordpark.org 

+1-914-417-9151

Mailing Address:

PMB #105, 7 Rye Ridge Plaza,

Rye Brook, NY 10573

Park address:

122 North Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573

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Photo Credit: Diana Lee Angstadt

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