A New Jersey not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 dedicated to the maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the Grover Cleveland Park located in Caldwell and Essex Fells, New Jersey in partnership with the Essex County Park System.

Improving the park

Grover Cleveland Park is significantly improved since the inception of the Conservancy in 2001. Many  upgrades were financed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection  Green Acres grants in 2003 and 2004 and Essex County. Other projects were financed by private donations and grants from Starbucks and the NJ Deptartment of Community Affairs.  The upgrades were identified jointly by the Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy and Essex County with safety as the major driving factor. The two have worked closely on project details and are pleased with the results. 

Gate at Children's Playground

CALENDAR 2012

April 19,7:30 p.m. - Business Meeting at the Caldwell Municipal Building, 2nd Fl. All are welcome!

April 21, 9 - 11 a.m. - Spring Clean-up! All individuals & groups welcome. Please let us know if your group will join us. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and bring gardening gloves if you have them.

May 5, 8 - 11 a.m.- Fishing Derby. Registration 8 - 9 a.m., derby 9 - 11 a.m. Prizes for first, larges & most caught. Ages 15 and under.

May 17, 7:30 p.m. - Open Meeting at the Caldwell Municipal Building, 2nd Fl. All are welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grover Cleveland Park - nears 100 years! In 2013, Grover Cleveland Park will be 100 years old. The GCPC is seeking volunteers to help plan events for the anniversary year. Also, we are compiling pictures and stories for inclusion in a bound book capturing 100 years of recreation and enjoyment in Grover Cleveland Park. Please forward any photos or anecdotes you would like to share.

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting was held on February 16. The 2011 Annual Report was reviewed and plans for 2012 were laid out. Caroline Mescia stepped down as president after 10 years. The Trustees elected Claudia Kolster as Interim President, Paul Boeckel, Vice President, Lisa Garrity, Secretary and Loren Betros, Treasurer. Loren Betros, Kathleen Carrara, and Susan Zayas were elected to fill the three, 3-year Trustee positions. 2011 Annual Report

GCPC celebrated 10 years of community service! The Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy was started in June 2001 and was incorporated in September 2001. In ten years, together with Essex County Park System, the Conservancy has accomplished so much to improve the park. See related story in the 2012 Newsletter.

Brook Rehabilitation: Pine Brook was rehabilitated in 2011 using previously awarded Green Acres Grant funding which was matched by Essex County. The walls and floor of the brook were repaired and the weir that directs water into the pond was also repaired which has improved the flow and turnover of water in the pond. See related story in the 2012 newsletter.