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Another Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: It’s My Park Day ‘25

Posted on March 23, 2025 by nomikkh

The cold weather and rains that had been lingering  most of February cleared just in time for this year’s Its My Park Day, the annual Shipe Park clean up and compost-spreading event on March 1.  Over 80 people formed small … Continue reading →

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It’s My Park Day 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 by nomikkh

Meet Shipe Park Partners John and Jen Staples, owners of Fairweather Hard Cider! John and Jen started making hard cider around 2015 in their backyard/shed using a homemade apple grinder and press. By then, the Staples had chosen cider as … Continue reading →

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Shipe Park Basketball & Movie Night

Posted on October 7, 2024 by nomikkh

Sunday, November 3rd, 5-8pm Join friends and neighbors for the annual Shipe Park Basketball and Movie Night! There will be music, basketball games, food trucks, and our annual outdoor movie. Don’t forget: Nov. 3rd is the day after Daylight Saving … Continue reading →

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How Volunteers Can Play a Big Role in Expanding Our Urban Tree Canopy

Posted on September 11, 2024 by nomikkh

Earlier this year Madison Inselmann came across a fascinating aerial photography record of Shipe Park. The story begins in 1958, just after the seven-year drought ended. The only trees in the earliest of these photos were the heritage live oaks, … Continue reading →

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