Cord Meyer to Again Sponsor Friends of Crocheron Park.

Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park Founding President Jessica Burke (center) is joined by members of Cord Meyer Development Company at a previous Cord Meyer Park Cleanup event.

For the third year in a row, Cord Meyer Development will serve as the Premier Sponsor of Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park, a not-for-profit organization that works alongside New York City Parks to advocate for improvements to the 63-acre park situated at 214th Street and 35th Avenue in Bayside, Queens. The joint announcement was made by Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park Founding President Jessica Burke and Cord Meyer Vice President and Bay Terrace Project Lead Joe Forgione.

“We are thrilled that Cord Meyer has again stepped up as our Premier Sponsor,” explained Burke. “While Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park works closely with NYC Parks, we are a volunteer-run organization that depends on outside funding to accomplish our many goals. It’s been a pleasure partnering with Cord Meyer these past two years and we look forward to their participation in 2024, beginning with the Cord Meyer Park Cleanup on Saturday, April 20th.”

According to Burke, the cleanup event runs from 10 AM – 12 PM and is open to everyone, with refreshments provided and free T-shirts available on a first-come basis. Participants will meet at the Tennis Court House at 215th Place and 33rd Road and are asked to register first at www.crocheronpark.org/reg.

Founded in 1904 and currently celebrating its 120th Anniversary, Cord Meyer is a developer, owner, and operator of retail, commercial, and residential properties in Queens, including its historic Bay Terrace Shopping Center, located less than one mile from Crocheron Park.

“We’re committed to supporting nonprofits in Bayside, Bay Terrace, and the surrounding communities,” observed Forgione. “We also have a history of supporting local parks that dates back more than 75 years. Working with Jessica and her group is a great partnership between the two main meeting places for the neighborhood. Historically, Crocheron Park and the Bay Terrace Shopping Center are destinations where the entire community comes together.”

Founded in 2020, Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Pond assists NYC Parks in stewardship of the parkland, which today consists of Crocheron Park and the adjoining John Golden Park. By protecting environmentally sustainable functions of the pond, woodlands, and gardens, the volunteer organization helps support pollinator populations, wildlife, and biodiversity while also creating environments that support educational endeavors. More information is available at www.crocheronpark.org.

More information on Cord Meyer Development Company is available at https://cordmeyer.com/