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TPA Board Members Cindy Swatt and Sondra Roth pictured at the 2024 Chili Bowl Festival 

THORNDEN PARK ASSOCIATION

The Thornden Park Association was founded in 1983 to advocate for, restore and revitalize Thornden Park, a seventy-six-acre historic landscape. Over its more than 40-year history the Association has restored gardens and buildings and held countless events such as its annual Chili Bowl Festival, Aquathon,

Garden Tours, and Movie Nights. 

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The board meets monthly to advance its efforts to ensure that Thornden Park offers a welcoming environment that is responsive to the needs of the community. If you are interested in volunteering or participating on the board, please get in touch. 

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

Thornden Park Association's efforts to improve the Park have not been possible without grants, donations,

and the assistance of the Syracuse Parks Department.

RESTORATION OF THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AND FIELDHOUSE

NOMINATED THORNDEN PARK TO THE STATE AND NATIONAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES

RECEIVED GRANTS FOR BIKE RACKS & EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

REPLANTED THE LILY POND AND THE LILAC GROVE

UNCOVER AND MAINTAIN HISTORIC BRICK PATHWAYS

HOLD ANNUAL CHILI BOWL FESTIVAL

SPONSOR EVENTS SUCH AS AQUATHON, GARDEN TOURS AND MOVIE NIGHTS

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