Sylvan Park Update: 42% of funding raised!
Preliminary design for Sylvan Park Improvements
As of today, thanks to the generosity of many neighbors, we have raised 42% of the estimated funds needed for our partnership with the Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors to reclaim the Sylvan Park Bird Sanctuary. We have raised these funds through the sale of NCNA merchandise and through the generosity of multiple smaller donations to the park, and the bulk of the fundraising has come through the support of our sponsors.
An overview of sponsorship opportunities:
New Path Sponsor: The Campbell and Wallace Families
The Campbell and Wallace families are sponsoring a path from the existing path through the woods to the new park entrance on Noll Street, which will be recognized on a sign at the entrance.
New Picnic Table Sponsor: $2,500
1 available
You will be sponsoring a new picnic table, which will be recognized with a plaque on the table, where neighbors will enjoy relaxing in the park with a picnic.
New Sitting Spot Sponsor: $2,000
3 available, 1 sponsored by an anonymous donor
You will be sponsoring one of the new sitting spots / benches that will be spread throughout the newly revitalized park, and your support will be recognized with a plaque on the table. These seats are essential for any park visitor to be able to enjoy the bird sanctuary and natural beauty of this quiet and reflective space.
New Waste Receptacle Sponsor: $500
2 available, 2 sponsored by the Wright-Payne family and the Hunter family
You will be sponsoring one of the new waste receptacles in the park, and your support will be recognized on a park sign. These receptacles are essential for keeping our revitalized park litter-free and providing a place to put pet waste.
New Welcome Sign Sponsor: $400
2 available, 1 sponsored by Sally and Andy Michaud
You will be sponsoring one of our new park welcome signs, which we will be installing one at each of the three new and clarified entrances to the park to welcome visitors and increase the visibility of the park
New Educational Sign Sponsor: $200
4 available, 2 sponsored by the Taylor family and in memory of Angie and Austin Poole
You will be sponsoring one of our new educational signs around the park that will share interpretative touch points, directing visitors to the natural space, as well as to the history of those who have inhabited this place before us.
Sylvan Park on our recent snow day!
If you are interested in one of the remaining sponsorships, please complete this form and purchase your sponsorship here.
As the weather allows, Wise Construction will be donating labor and the use of their equipment to clear the path from Colville Street to Sylvan Park. We are applying for a variety of grants with the hopes of hiring the Southeast Conservation Corps to install the other essential trail elements. If you have experience grant writing and would like to help with these efforts, please reach out to us at northchattanooganeighbors@gmail.com.
Thanks for supporting our NCNA Green Space Initiative, we look forward to seeing this park filled with children heading to play basketball at the Wyatt Community Center, urban hikers connecting from North Chattanooga to Stringer's Ridge, bird watchers observing wildlife and commuters walking safely to the many businesses at the base of Forest Avenue and more. We believe that this vision is consistent with the National Park City goals that many Chattanoogans supported when signing the charter for the National Park City initiative. Forest Avenue connects to the Walnut Street Bridge, so this will be another park option for visitors to our city who are looking for a quiet place of natural respite and adventure close to the city center. There seems to be limitless potential for all who will benefit from this park and trail.
