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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of Friends of Wellington Park (FoWP) is to support and enhance Wellington Park as a vibrant public park to bring together a community of all ages, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds. Through collaboration with the city, our goal is to create a community gathering place that promotes social connections, environmental awareness, recreation, and well-being. Wellington Park will serve as a source of pride for the neighborhood and a legacy for future generations.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
FoWP's current Board:
Amanda Kovalcik, Arnaud Lucas, Ben Zelnick (Co-President), Cheryl Lavoie (Co-President and Clerk), Kelly Cammerota, Mark Feldhusen (Treasurer), Michael Katin, Rose Micozzi, Russell Lahti, Ted Kuklinski
We are looking for new board members! Use this nomination form to nominate yourself or someone else between 4/12/2025 and 4/25/2025. You can reach out to Cheryl with any questions (clavoie@wellingtonpark.org).
Origins of Wellington Park
Origins of Wellington Park
Report of the Newton Playground Commission (1930)
Report of the Newton Playground Commission (1930)
"The past year has been a very busy one for the Playground Department since it was called upon by the City Government to function in a number of affairs incidental to the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the City of Newton.
The most gratifying progress was made by the addition of approximately forty-two acres of playground areas. Inasmuch as this is one of the important phases of wise city planning, the year 1930 was a banner year in this respect.
Although most of this land was bought from the tax levy, we must gratefully acknowledge a gift of a 1.5-acre playground made by J. Frank Wellington of Somerville, the deed of which was recorded May 7, 1930. This property is located in West Newton off Henshaw Place. These premises were conveyed upon the express condition that the same shall be improved, dedicated, and forever used by the City as and for a public park and playground, and for no other purpose. This splendid gift will prove a great relief in the near future for this section which is rapidly being developed and will give the little children a playground which they can reach without crossing the main streets. "
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