About Friends of Waterford Park

Established- 2005

Goal- To develop the park as a passive park, using native plants to enhance the area for wildlife and to educate the public about the benefits of native plants, while maintaining space for other existing uses of the park.

Funding-
1. Grants
2. Donations from members and community supporters
3. Membership dues

Friends of Baker Park, a 401 (c) (3) non-profit organization, serves as the fiscal agent for FWP.

Members- As of winter 2008 approximately 75 individuals.

Involvement- While FWP appreciates the help of its “worker bees,” it also needs the membership support of the surrounding community, whether residents can work or not. Often grants to which FWP applies, as well as the City of Frederick, ask for membership numbers. With those numbers often come benefits. If you can help maintain the park, there’s plenty to do. More importantly, if you want to show your support for the work that’s been accomplished in the park, please join FWP.

Dues- $10 for individuals/ $25 for households
Download the Membership and Dues Form (dues year begins 4/15/08)

Joining FWP- If you would like to join FWP, email info@friendsofwaterfordpark.org, and we’ll send membership information to you. You’ll receive a copy of the stewardship plan developed by the MD Department of Natural Resources and the site plan that FWP presented to the City of Frederick Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as copies of our newsletter and notices of upcoming events.