Park planning
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Tell us what the plan should prioritize for entrances, shade, lighting, accessibility, recreation, maintenance, and community programming.
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Neighbor-led park care, planning, and community life
Help shape the future of Collington Square Park.
Friends of Collington Square Park brings neighbors together to care for the park, guide future improvements, support neighborhood development, and celebrate the stories, green spaces, and community life around Collington Square.
What we are doing now
A neighborhood park shaped by the people who use it.
Collington Square Park is a place for play, school life, recreation, gathering, and everyday care. Friends of Collington Square Park helps neighbors stay connected to planning updates, volunteer opportunities, community events, and projects that strengthen the park and surrounding blocks.
Community actions
Two ways to help right now
Public art and storytelling
The Corners at Collington
Share memories of neighborhood gathering places and local businesses around 1301-1309 N. Washington Street to help inspire planned public artwork.
Share a Memory
Community garden partner
Preston 2K Garden
The garden at 2023-2043 Ellsworth shows what neighbors can build together: a green gathering space, a visible mural, and a place for programming that connects the park to nearby blocks.
Upcoming and recent
Events
Tue, Aug 4, 2026
Walk the Square: National Night Out
Meet, walk, listen, and connect with neighbors during a community stoop crawl ending at Collington Square Park.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Collington Square Park Community Meeting
Help shape the future of Collington Square Park with updates from the Neighborhood Design Center and project partners.
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Sounds of the Garden
A recent jazz event with neighbors, music, and community connection in the Preston 2K garden.
Current priorities
What we're focused on
Community Development
Build resident leadership, coordinate development projects, and support investments that strengthen the blocks around the park.
Vacant Lot Greening / Reuse
Turn vacant and underused land into cleaner, greener, community-serving spaces.
Park Activation & Beautification
Support events, planting, cleanup, recreation, and visible care in and around Collington Square Park.
Homeowner Repair & Maintenance
Connect neighbors to repair, maintenance, and property-condition support that strengthens surrounding blocks.
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Board and leadership
People neighbors can reach
NS
President
Nichole Stewart
SD
Vice President
Shirley Dowdy
RR
Secretary
Ryan Richardson
TD
Treasurer
Tori Derrough
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Connect with Friends of Collington Square Park
Reach out with questions, volunteer interest, project ideas, memories for neighborhood storytelling, or ways you want to support the park.