Our membership fees are only
$20 per individual or $35 per family per year
Martin-Fontana Parks Association needs your support. 2018 proved to be a milestone for our nonprofit group. We finally have written agreements that will allow us to hire contractors using MFPA funds to complete those projects the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services cannot budget. The Five Islands project was completed with the construction of a decomposed granite pathway. MFPA invested $9,000 of your membership donations for this task. The last step will be the installation of informational signage about the native plants. Currently, Larry Sasscer & Richard Grialou are working on repairing the fence along Meridian at TJ Martin Park,
and exploring the possibilities of replacing a section of turf near the dog park. All 12 of the water vaults in TJ Martin & Jeffrey Fontana Parks have become works of art thanks to some great artists, District 10 Councilmember Johnny Khamis, Michael Ogilvie, San Jose’s Director of Public Art for the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD).
Our members’ support helped convince the City that our parks need better maintenance. This has led to some new additions to the maintenance staff and more work being done in TJ Martin and Jeffrey Fontana parks. However, after years of cutbacks in the budget and manpower, park users and supporters will need to continue to advocate for better park services.
Lastly, we have continued our dialogue with PG&E regarding the preservation of our parks most precious resource; our trees. In 2010 MFPA was formed to save the park trees from being removed by them. Today we negotiate annually to protect our trees. Your Membership affirms our community’s intent to PG&E that we are serious about them being respectful of these priceless resources. So far we have been consistently successful getting them to agree to prune rather than remove these trees.
That’s why your membership is sorely needed. We hope you will take this opportunity to become a member by filling out a membership form and mailing it to us with your check or you may choose to use Pay Pal at our website: https://martinfontanaparksassociation.blog/membership-3/. Your renewal is valid for one year. You may also choose to become a sponsor, with a family membership included in a sponsorship of $100 or more. All membership and sponsorship donations are tax-deductible. We are a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
With your support we will continue to advocate making our parks a better experience for all. We value your membership and thank you for helping to make a difference in our neighborhood! Please email us at SaveOurParkTrees@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
MARTIN-FONTANA PARKS ASSOCIATION 