What We've Achieved

Organized a 3-day event, Chainsaw Art in the Park, in 2024 to create 10 new tree sculptures in McCormick Park. Supported by more than 30 sponsors and 50 volunteers, the weekend featured live chainsaw carving, art vendors, food trucks, kids' activity area, demonstrations, a beverage tent and live music.

Raised more than $60,000 in donations, grants and event revenue to fund a new playground at Volunteers Community Park.
Organized a three-day Community Build, in which 70 volunteers installed the new playground at Volunteers Community Park.
Raised over $20,000 to fund repairs to aging McCormick Park wooden play structure.
Coordinated support from the Williamston Area Beautification Fund, City of Williamston, Williamston Sunrise Rotary and Williamston Kiwanis Club.

Annual Reports

Organized volunteers to put in over 400 hours to upgrade the McCormick Park wooden play structure.

Planned annual clean-up days to focus on park maintenance.
Developed a Facebook page with regular updates and nearly 700 followers.
Participated in several community events, including Williamston Elementary Ice Cream Social, Red Cedar Jubilee and Williamston Rocks! with the Mayor.
Secured a Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant through its Public Spaces Community Places program to raise more than $63,000 to complete the Volunteer Community Park’s master plan. A picnic shelter, tables and benches, trees, new entrance and sign were added in 2022 and 2023.

2024 Annual Report

The Friends of Williamston Parks is a volunteer community group working to enhance the quality of life of Williamston area residents by funding, planning and implementing local park improvement efforts. Through recreation opportunities and encounters with nature, we believe Williamston area parks are vital to the community’s character, an asset to economic development and beneficial to people of all ages.

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