Branch Brook Park Alliance Summary of 2007 Programs

Branch Brook Park Farmers' & Community Market
(and two-mile "Walk to Better Health")
An 18-week Farmers’ Market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants and various other products direct from local growers / producers to the customer. The program also offers health awareness and nutrition information for customers, community organizations, interactive activities for children and families (i.e. storytelling, face painting), live music and more.

• Dates: 18 weeks, Saturdays, June 30 – October 27
• 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
• The Market is conveniently located in Branch Brook Park, in the Middle Division Complex.
• Additionally, each week we host a two-mile “Walk to Better Health,” led by New York Sports Club.

Stakeholders' Meeting
Established to provide local residents and stakeholders with information about key projects and developments taking place in the Park. Additionally, attendees are addressed by representatives of both the private and public sectors and have the rare occasion to meet with other stakeholders – merchants, property managers, developers etc, who have a vested interest in the continued development of Newark.

• Date: TBD

Cherry Blossom Festival: April 15-22

• Sunday, April 15
  Essex County Cherry Blossom Run
  • Location: Visitors Center
  • 9:00 am — Children’s Fun Run
  • 10:00 am — 10K Run
  • 10:10 am — Run for people with disabilities
  
  
• Tuesday, April 17
  Cherry Blossom Gala
  • Trolly Park Tour & Silent Auction
  • Tickets Required
  • 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Nanina's in the Park
  • For further information, please call (973) 268-2300
  • Click here to download our PDF invitation
  • Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for the Cherry Blossom Gala
  
  
• Wednesday, April 18
  Cherry Blossom Concert
  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • "A Musical Serenade" at Belleville Public Library (co-sponsor)
  • 221 Washington Avenue, Belleville (973) 450-3434
  
  
• Saturday, April 21
  Essex County Cherry Blossom Bicycle Tour
  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • 6th Annual tour through Branch Brook Park
  • Co-sponsored by Premiere Cycling Promotions
  • Location: Meet at Heller Parkway and Lake Street
  • Call (732) 687-7730 for more information and applications
  
  
• Sunday, April 22
  Essex County "Bloomfest 2007"
  • 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: Visitors Center
  All-day family fun, including Japanese cultural activities / demonstrations, music, dance, arts and crafts.
  

Fishing and Boating Derby
Hosted by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, each derby is open to children ages 15 and younger. Prizes in various age categories for catching the first and most fish will be awarded at the conclusion of the derby. We provide prizes, food and soft drinks for the kids.

• Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
• (by the Lions)

Movies in the Park
A series of three-family friendly outdoor movies shown in after dark in the Park. Families, kids organizations and various groups will flock to the Park, bring blankets and snacks and enjoy the movie and other family friendly entertainment.

• Festivities begin @ 7:00pm (in the Meadow)
• Dates:
  • Friday, July 13, 2007
  • Friday, July 20, 2007
  • Friday, July 27, 2007

Jersey Cares Day
Spring Park Clean Up!

• Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007

Prudential Global Volunteer Day
Fall Park Clean Up!

• Date: Saturday, October 6, 2007