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Catching Up With the Friends: Our Latest News
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible community. Your support of the Friends has meant so much this year, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping Crawford Park thrive.
It was a joy to see the park glowing, families and neighbors coming together, and the spirit of the season shining bright at the Town of Rye's Holiday Lights at Crawford Park celebration. Below are a few photos of the Sunken Garden, which the Friends decorated, from the event.
From all of us at the Friends at Crawford Park, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy new year. Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to all that we’ll accomplish together in the year ahead.
Warm holiday wishes,
The Friends
December 2025
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