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Making Murals at Brookdale Park’s Chalk Walk BY Baristanet Staff  |  Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014 1:30pmHot Tub Suites In Maine Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (third from left) and the Brookdale Park Conservancy President Mollie Smith (second from left) watch as artist Greg Betza from Bloomfield creates a sidewalk chalk mural about the Brookdale Dog Park during the Chalk Walk in Essex County Brookdale Park on Saturday, September 27. Lab Puppies For Sale In DcAlso watching is Dan Zimerman, a partner at Corktown Seed Co, which conceived the idea and brought it forward to the Brookdale Park Conservancy as a way to highlight the real and tangible value that the park brings to the community.  Nike Xc T ShirtsDuring the Chalk Walk, artists drew pictures on the pathways that highlighted the history, activities and wildlife in the park.

(Photo by Glen Frieson) Brookdale Park Gets New Stations of FitnessTuesday, Apr 29, 2014 2:00pm Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. wants you to shape up and get fit. Earlier this month, the county exec discussed recent and upcoming improvements to Essex County Brookdale Park, including the installation of roadway and pathway lighting throughout the park, at a groundbreaking for a new 18-station fitness course around the perimeter walking path of the park. Strut Your Mutt Halloween Costume Parades And Contests On Saturday Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 12:49pm Essex County dog owners will display their creativity for costuming in hopes of winning this year’s Strut Your Mutt Halloween Costume Parade and Contest. Two parades and contests are scheduled for this Saturday, October 26th: one in the morning at Brookdale Dog Park in Montclair, and the other in the afternoon at South Mountain Dog Park, Maplewood/Millburn. Strut Your Mutt is a free event.

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in a variety of categories. For more information, please call 973-239-2485. The Brookdale Dog Park event registration begins at 9:15am, followed by the parade at 10am. The rain date is Sunday, October 27th. Brookdale Park Gets New Bling BY Liz George  |  Monday, Oct 14, 2013 3:30pm Sure, it’s shared by Montclair and Bloomfield, but Brookdale Park is looking like Glen Ridge. The new park lighting reminds us of Glen Ridge’s signature gas lamps, but it’s actually electric. Brookdale Park To Get New Lighting Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 2:30pm By the end of 2013, expect to see things get brighter at Brookdale Park. The 43-acre park, which straddles the borders of Montclair and Bloomfield, will be fitted with new lighting fixtures at a cost of $455,600. The public works project, funded through the Essex County Recreation and Open Space Trust Fund will include a new set of lampposts along the length of walk paths, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks in Brookdale Park.

Art in the Park at Brookdale this Weekend Friday, Jun 14, 2013 2:16pm Rain or shine, Brookdale Park’s 25th annual Spring Fine Art and Crafts Fair will take place this weekend. The event will feature over 170 juried professional artists, photographers and craft artisans from throughout the country displaying and selling their hand-crafted work. Visit the park on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm to see their work. While you’re there, stop at the Brookdale Park Conservancy booth and learn how the BPC is working to make the park better. You can take out a membership to support the BPC or volunteer for a cleanup or planting event. Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, Dec. 2 BY Erica Dietsche  |  Saturday, Dec 01, 2012 11:00am The real estate market has cooled off along with the temperatures. Just about 75 properties are showing this weekend. Variety is strong, with a lot showing at various price points. Nothing is open in Glen Ridge, however. 13 Davidson Rd., Bloomfield

New to the market, this seven-room Colonial is on a cul-de-sac adjacent to Brookdale Park. Highlights include hardwood floors throughout, a fireplace in the living room, central air, a Florida room and a fenced-in backyard. The bathrooms and kitchen have not been updated in some time. The kitchen has a country feel and a breakfast nook. There is an unfinished basement and one-car attached garage. The house was constructed in approximately 1939. Open 12 to 4 p.m. New (Free) Trees Planted at Bloomfield’s Brookdale ParkFriday, Nov 23, 2012 8:00am This week, the first of 138 new trees were planted in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield. The County and the New Jersey Tree Foundation worked collaboratively to receive the free trees from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Community Forestry. “Planting trees throughout the County enhances the aesthetics of our communities, makes our neighborhoods more inviting and, most importantly, strengthens the health of our local environment,” DiVincenzo said in a press release.

“Our partnership with the New Jersey Tree Foundation is an example of how our residents benefit when government and non-profit organizations share their resources. This program also provides jobs to individuals who are re-entering society after incarceration and is a positive example of what can be accomplished when we all work together,” he added. “We are very happy to have these 138 new trees here. This planting today is just the beginning, now we have to insure that we take care of them,” said George Prell, Brookdale Park Conservancy Chairman. “We thank the County and the New Jersey Tree Foundation for their partnership to make this day possible,” he added. Crews from the Essex County Department of Public Works and the New Jersey Tree Foundation worked together to plant trees in Essex County Brookdale Park. A variety of species have been planted throughout the County, including maple, cherry, crabapple and locust trees. The County has worked with the Foundation to plant trees in seven municipalities: Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Irvington, Maplewood, Montclair and Newark.

Over the last several years, approximately 1,800 trees have been planted throughout Essex County through this program. Female Russian Blue Found Near Brookdale Park Saturday, Nov 03, 2012 9:18pm A man who lives near Brookdale Park found a female Russian Blue cat on Thursday night, November 1, at his home. He took her to Dr. George Cameron who said she’s in good health and between 8 and 10 years old. Is this your cat? Run at Brookdale Park, and Help Kids in Need BY Christina Gillham  |  Friday, Sep 14, 2012 10:30am Want to do something healthy while also having fun and contributing to a great cause? Then join the Junior League of Montclair-Newark this Sunday when it will be holding its second annual Run 4 Children at Risk race at Brookdale Park. The morning will include a 4 mile race through Brookdale Park, a 1 mile fun run/walk, kids’ races at Woodman Field, a teddy bear clinic, prizes and more.  There’s sure to be lots of excitement too, considering that last year a 12-year-old boy beat out many veteran adult runners to win the 4 mile race.