Future Projects
01
Onondaga Greenhouse
The Greenhouse is a hidden gem of Syracuse. It was once open to the public for dinners, galas, and many other events. Due to its current condition it is closed to the public until some renovations take place ensuring it's safe for the community. We are working on gaining the funding to help open it back up for you to enjoy!
Help us raise funds to order new growing tables for the greenhouse!
02
Schiller Park Oak Tree Art Installation
A 150 year of oak tree was recently taken down in Schiller Park and is the perfect opportunity to reuse this beautiful tree for another purpose...to create a piece of art to be shown off in the parks! In collaboration with the Syracuse Parks Department and other organizations, we're aiming to begin a longer term program to reuse trees taken down in the city parks for other purposes.
03
Splash Pad
Splash pads are a big hit in our community, especially during those short summer months. The SPC plans to install a new splash pad within a community park!
04
Elmwood Park Asphalt Remediation
Elmwood Park has a large plot of asphalt that can be utilized in a much better way for the community. In collaboration with the Syracuse Parks Department, we plan on being a part of the removal of the asphalt to create new walking paths and plantings zones with a variety of plants.
Past Projects
01
Syracuse Swims On
In 2021 Covid-19 impacted the city of Syracuse in many ways. One of them being the unfortunate budget cuts that closed our local pools. Because of this the Syracuse Conservancy and the city partnered up to start the Syracuse Swims On campaign. Thanks to the generous donations from over 450 people, and organizations, we were able to raise the $104,000 dollars needed to keep pools open. Of course, sanitation and social distancing were implemented in order to ensure community members could safely enjoy outdoor exercise and fun.
02
Syracuse's First Dog Park
Carm’s Dog House Park at Ormand Spencer Park- In 2021 the Syracuse Parks Conservancy was able to provide funding of $27,000 with contributions from approximately 66 people to complete the transformation of the old softball field into Carm’s Dog House Park.
03
Westmoreland Basketball Court
In 2021 the SPC and Park Department partnered with the Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation to have the Westmoreland Park basketball courts extensively renovated. The Department planned and oversaw the renovations, while the Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation donated $35,000 to the SPC to fund the project.
04
Elmwood Bulb Blitz
The Syracuse Parks Conservancy partnered with Lowe’s, which donated 1,580 flower bulbs that were planted by volunteers from Elmwood Park. The Conservancy is excited for the community involvement and hopeful for additional interest in this project during 2021.
