With Gratitude
The Glenmawr Park Historic Stanchion Restoration, Tree Planting & Pollinator Garden Project is made possible through the generous support of our funders, partners, and community.
Our Grant Funders
We are deeply grateful to the following organizations whose financial support makes this transformative project possible.
614 Beautiful
Supporting comprehensive park improvements including historic stanchion restoration, native pollinator garden installation, urban tree planting, and invasive species removal. The grant is made possible by the Office of Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla.
The Columbus Foundation
Supporting the professional restoration of historic stone stanchions, preserving these irreplaceable contributing features to our National Register Historic District. This grant is made possible through the generosity of Albert W. and Bonnie R. Van Fossen.
🌳 What We're Building Together
Historic Preservation
Restoring stone stanchions from circa 1910-1923
Urban Forestry
Planting 6 new native shade trees
Pollinator Habitat
Creating native pollinator gardens
Invasive Removal
Removing honeysuckle & restoring native plants
Our Supporting Partners
These organizations provided letters of support, technical expertise, and partnership throughout our grant application and implementation process.
Neighborhood Design Center
Grant Administration & Technical Support
City of Columbus Dept. of Neighborhoods
Grant Funder
Our Glen Echo Community
The heart of this project is the overwhelming support from our neighbors who make Glen Echo a special place to call home.
Over 30 Glen Echo residents formally supported our grant application, sharing their love for Glenmawr Park and their commitment to preserving and enhancing this vital community gathering space. Their voices made our application stronger and reflect the true community ownership of this project.
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
"I'm encouraged to see how much this community takes pride and ownership of Glen Echo!
"These improvements promote native biodiversity, support local pollinators, and help preserve the unique character and charm of our shared spaces.
"We hope to make one of our city's most beloved neighborhoods even better.
"Our kids play every day in this boulevard park. It's the common ground where neighbors can hang out and catch up.
"The Glen Echo neighborhood is home to a diverse community of families, young professionals, retirees, students, owls, and outdoor cats, among many others.
"This is an important gathering place in our neighborhood.
"Local action makes a difference to the ecological health of our city.
"This is a beloved and well used park that brings community together.
"During the pandemic the Glenmawr medians became central hubs of community for the kids... they saved our kids from total social isolation.
"It's important since this area is designated as historical; new and old residents are excited to uphold its character and charm.
"Glenmawr Park is a neighborhood anchor: it's the spot for birthday parties, July 4th cookouts, daily dog walking, evening kids' activities, and more.
"We need to mindfully care for the health & beauty of our unique pocket of Columbus.
Together, we're preserving our past and growing our future.
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