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Upcoming Events

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EVENT INFO:

Celebrate the Earth on a trail walk. Enjoy a walking tour of a portion of the Rahway River Parkway from the West end of Lenape Park to Black Brook Park and back.This is about 3-hour event with an opportunity to find out more about our organization and the Rahway River Parkway in the midst of what we are working to preserve.

The path is paved, please dress comfortably for the walk and the weather. Rain Date TBD

Meetup point: 
Williams Nursery
524 Springfield Ave, 
Westfield, NJ 07090
*please park along the side of the Lenape Trail located on the far left of the parking lot

10:30 am-1:30pm

This is a free event sponsored by The Friends of Rahway River Parkway however, your tax-deductible donations are appreciated. A donation of $15 includes delicious lunch along the hike, provided by American Melts in Kenilworth.
A portion of your donation may be tax deductible.

Please email info@forrp.org with questions. 

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​Monday, May 7
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Ave, Clark
 7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesday, June 12
Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum
1623 St. George Ave, Rahway
7:00pm-9:00pm
​Please join us at one or both of the above locations for an informative and detailed presentation on the history of the Olmsted Legacy in Union County.

Frederick L. Olmsted (1822-1903), considered an urban park visionary and the father of landscape architecture, created inner city landscapes such as Central Park and Prospect Park as much needed respite for city dwellers. His designs brought an oasis of peace and tranquility and the beauty of nature into the midst of urban living. 

Olmsted's vision can be found in parks and greenways throughout America, including here in Union County. The Olmsted firm was hired early on by the Union County Park Commission to design the park system made up of the Rahway River Parkway and other parklands. 

Join us for an informative and fascinating talk on Union County's Olmsted legacy. Learn about the significance of preserving Rahway River Parkway and its surrounding parklands impacting corresponding communities, and why preservation is so important for our community and generations to come. 

Love your parks and spend an evening learning more about them... we look forward to seeing you there!

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  • Welcome
  • Photo Contest
  • Calendar
  • Events
  • About Us
  • Rahway River Parkway
    • The Inception of a Parkway
    • It Takes a Village
    • A Rahway River Parkway Pioneer
    • Who is Frederick Law Olmsted?
  • Membership
  • Donate
  • Event Galleries
  • Contact
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