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.
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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FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS LETTER 2024
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Thornden Park Association invites you to the 27th Annual Chili Bowl Festival. Chili Bowl Fest is a great way
to reconnect with neighbors and friends and enjoy tasty bowls of chili, homebrewed root beer, cornbread,
and cookies in the lovely, wintry Thornden Park. Catered by local talent Chef Billy-Brendan Ginty- with
expanded vegan toppings, vegetarian & kid-friendly chili! Join us on Sunday, March 3rd to celebrate
camaraderie and community in Thornden Park.
When: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 from 12pm-3pm
Location: Thornden Park Field House
Event: Kid and Family Friendly - Outside Dining with heaters and seating.
Indoor Dining is also available.
Raffle for local arts and culture prizes, sports events, and restaurants.
Quarts of Chili for TAKE-AWAY will also be available.
YOU make all the difference in keeping Thornden Park a vibrant public asset and community green space.
You can support TPA by buying or selling the enclosed raffle tickets. This is also a good time to renew your
TPA membership and donate to support park activities directly.
The Thornden Park Association uses the funds raised by this event to restore and revitalize Thornden Park,
and to provide programming for kids and adults. The Thornden Park Association is a 501c(3) non-profit,
which makes your contribution tax deductible. All donations are used exclusively for park revitalization
and programming.
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Donate using Venmo @ThorndenPark or thorndenpark.org or by mailing this form and a check
payable to: Thornden Park Association, P.O. Box 6604, Syracuse, NY 13217
The check enclosed with this form includes:
Membership Dues: ($20)_______
Raffle payment of $______enclosed ($2 each/6 tickets for $10, include completed ticket stubs)
Additional Donation: $10___ $25____ $50___ $100___ $200___ Other:______
Print Name: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________
Street Address:_____________________________ City:_______ Zip:________
Phone#:_____________________
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.