Please Join Us

A decade from now, the first-ever restoration of the park will be complete. But only with your help. As a founding member of the Branch Brook Park Alliance, you can bring our park to life!

  • Contribution Levels begin as little as $15. Enjoy the satisfaction of participating in the renaissance of a great Park! Contributions can be made online below.
  • Your tax-deductible contribution to the Branch Brook Park Alliance, Inc. helps BBPA to provide excellence in planning and implementation of restoration projects in the park.
  • BBPA is always looking for volunteers to assist with our efforts. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Branch Brook Park Alliance at 973-268-2300 or e-mail ageller@branchbrookpark.org.

OLMSTED BROTHERS: $5,000
John Charles and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. were the principal designers of Branch Brook Park.

 

 

CAROLINE BAMBERGER FULD: $2,500
The sister of the department store magnate donated 2,000 cherry blossom trees in 1927.

 

 

ROBERT F. BALLANTINE: $1,000
Preident of the brewing company, his family gave park land as well as the Ballantine Gateway in his honor.

 

 

ALTHEA GIBSON: $500
The park's tennis complex honors this egendary tennis pro who lived in Essex County.

 

 

GEORGE A. CLARK: $250
Clark's Pond and the surrounding land were once part of this thread manufacturer's estate.

 

 

ELIAS G. HELLER: $125
This prominent industrialist was also a developer of the Forest Hill neighborhood and a donor of park land.

 

 
 

FRANKLIN MURPHY: $75
A governor of NJ and early park commissioner, Murphy helped secure funding for the park's creation.

 

 

BARRETT AND BOGART: $30
Nathan F. Barrett and John Bogart developed the original plan for the park in 1896.


 

STUDENTS AND FRIENDS: $15
Branch Brook Park Alliance welcomes donors to all circles of giving, no matter the gift amount.

 

 

 


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