Colonial Park Committee 2025 Accomplishments
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It was a busy year for the Colonial Park Committee. The following information is a summary of 2025 accomplishments at the park.
Colonial Park Trees
Palm trees located around the park were fertilized and necessary fronds removed. In early November, thirteen young trees were planted. Looking towards the future, these new trees will provide park visitors with shade, beauty, and environmental benefits for years to come.
New Tables
Under the park shade structure, four old blue wire-mesh tables were replaced with four new ‘Baja Red’ concrete tables. Each new table provides more table-top work/play space and all are handicap accessible. One of the blue wire-mesh tables was placed in the pool area providing additional seating and convenience for community members visiting the pool.
Wading Pool
The existing picnic table in the pool area received an umbrella offering much needed shade during the summer months. The Park Committee hosted the 2nd annual opening day celebration at the pool.
Flag Pole
A solar light was installed atop the flag pole allowing the American flag to be flown 24/7. Thank you to Jack Levin for designing the Colonial Heights neighborhood flag. This flag will also fly atop the flagpole.
Trash Cans
Trash cans are now placed around the park with the cans along 53rd and 54th chained to a pole preventing them from blowing over during windy conditions and trash spilling onto the streets.
Dog Waste Bags
Two dog waste bag stations were installed in the park. One station located along 53rd and the other station along 54th streets.
Hopscotch
The faded hopscotch located near the wading pool received a major upgrade. Artist Erik Hosino created a fun whimsical hopscotch design for children and adults to enjoy.
Basketball Court
Painting of the basketball court area was completed. Fresh outlines were also painted around the foursquare game located in the basketball court space.
Restroom Doors
The two park restroom doors were painted to better blend with the building’s mural.
Native Garden Signpost
The native garden signpost was removed. Plans are to upgrade the signpost with fresh paint and new posts. When completed the signpost will be placed in the triangle native garden area (between the two playgrounds) providing a visible location for community information and announcements.
Park Cleanup Days
In 2025, the park committee hosted five park cleanups. This year’s cleanups included tree mulching and/or tree replacement and planting, litter pickup, washing of tables, sidewalks swept and a general cleanup of the park area for upcoming community park activities.
Mural Wrap Replaced
The first mural wrap installed around the park building was removed and replaced with a new mural wrap.
Kickball/Baseball Diamond
The chain-link fence around backstop of the kickball/baseball diamond was replaced.
Cement Walkways
Work was done to smooth, grind and even-out some of the park concrete walkways.
Park Events:
Thank you to the Colonial Park Neighborhood Association, volunteers, numerous groups and individuals who make the park a community gathering place.
2025 Park events included:
Starting point for the annual garden tour.
Flags of the World display.
Park Fest.
Park cleanups.
Tree mulching and plantings.
Wading pool opening day celebration.
Summer kickball league.
Community Potluck.
Cloverfest.
Friends/families celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and other life milestones in the park.
A special thank you to Victoria Vasquez, YPCE Commissioner, District 6. She has been instrumental in helping the committee accomplish many of its goals.
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The purpose of the Colonial Park Committee is to support Colonial Park and the green space it represents through partnerships, advocacy, and honoring the history of the park and surrounding neighborhood. The park committee meets monthly at the park unless other arrangements are necessary.
Colonial Park Committee Members:
Mark Harrington
Ian Thompson
Kathy Hayes
Shirley Daffin
Regina Temple
Mason Hooten
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