Our Mission
Vision
A magical, welcoming, accessible, and well-maintained lakefront park where all people can relax and play side-by-side.
Goal
To realize the recommendations of the Stewart Park Rehabilitation Action Plan and restore Stewart Park, for the park’s centennial in 2021 and beyond.
Friends of Stewart Park’s mission is to enhance, revitalize and maintain Stewart Park and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, in partnership with the City of Ithaca and park stakeholders, for the enjoyment of Ithaca residents and visitors to our community.
Mission & Vision
We’re revitalizing the Park, one project at a time!
Our Team
Meet the FSP staff and board.
Contact Us!
Reach out directly by email.
Our Team
Several FSP team members and partners break ground for the Picnic Pavilion Addition September 2024.
Board of Directors
Diana Riesman | Chair
Andy Monroe | Vice Chair
Nancy Malina | Secretary
Claude Rosen | Treasurer
Andrew Epstein | Beth Gerrard
Laura Hayduchok | Laura Hunsinger
Scott Wiggins | Ex-Officio & Co-founder
Staff
Rick Manning | Executive Director & Co-Founder
Janelle Alvstad-Mattson | Communications
Tim Wells | Administration & Finance
Frank Muller | Lead Landscape Gardener
Gretchen Kirchgessner | Landscape Gardener
Work-Study Students
FSP employs Cornell University through the Federal Work Study program whenever possible.
If you are interested in joining the Friends of Stewart Park Board of Directors, please let us know here:
Our Projects
To revitalize Stewart Park, FSP has spearheaded a number of park improvement projects.
Visit Us!
address
120 Brindley St, Suite 4
Ithaca, NY 14850
office hours vary
call or email to be sure we’ll be in
email
info@friendsofstewartpark.org
phone
607.319.4766
