The City of Jamestown is looking to contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions to be the lead agency on holding a number of events in the downtown and Jamestown area. The resolution would fund CCS with $253,000 over four years, equaling out … [Read more...]
Tree Planting Ceremony Held In Front of Roger Tory Peterson’s Boyhood Home
The City of Jamestown was joined by Roger Tory Peterson Institute for an Arbor Day tree planting in front of naturalist's boyhood home. The planting was done in honor of Jamestown receiving the Tree City USA designation for a 43rd year. Parks … [Read more...]
‘Turn The River Green’ Event Set For March 16
The annual "Turn The River Green" event is set for Saturday, March 16 in Brooklyn Square. Collaborative Children's Solutions is planning the event that will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on the Riverwalk near the JAMA … [Read more...]
City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects
The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]
Community Helps Plant Over 35 Trees at West Third Street ‘Re-Tree-Ing’ Event
Several dozen people showed up Saturday to help plant the 37 trees that now line the block of West Third Street where the former Cathedral Oak trees stood. The "Re-Tree-Ing" event held by the Jamestown Parks Department was part of the annual Arbor … [Read more...]
JCC Celebrates 14th Year as Tree Campus USA, Designation as Certified Wildlife Habitat
Jamestown Community College celebrated its 14th year as a Tree Campus USA by planting seven trees on its campus for Arbor Day. Tree Campus USA is a national program that was created in 2008 to honor colleges and universities for effective campus … [Read more...]
Engineering Study Still Needed as City Council Considers Resolution to Purchase Splash Pad Equipment
A handful of people attended a public meeting Tuesday night to learn more about the proposed splash pad for Jackson-Taylor Park. Parks Manager Dan Stone led the meeting that was held on the former skate park pad, which is where the splash pad is … [Read more...]
The City of Jamestown is Holding Its Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8
The City of Jamestown Parks Department will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday in Allen Park. The free event is for children ages 12 and under and will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the upper level of the park where the playgrounds are … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Splash Pads for Allen, Jackson-Taylor Parks With Engineering Study Requirement
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with two splash pads in city parks with the requirement that more engineering work be completed on Jackson-Taylor Park. Council member at Large Jeff Russell cited his concerns about Jackson-Taylor … [Read more...]
Roseland, Willard Park Improvements Among ARP-Funded Projects Given Initial Greenlight by City Council Committees
Several ARP-funded parks projects have been given the go-ahead in committee by Jamestown City Council. Parks Manager Dan Stone presented to Council about projects that would utilize $221,000 of American Rescue Plan funds. Stone said the … [Read more...]
