Jocelyn Square Park

2025 Greenspace Report

The Friends of Jocelyn Square are a fun, energetic, and dedicated group of people. This was their third season as a Greenspace group, and they have met and exceeded URI's primary objectives of community building, environmental restoration, and stewardship. Beyond designated work times, you could find group leader Kev Darnell picking up trash, watering plants, or weeding flower beds daily. The group's dedication goes above and beyond. Together, we worked to add to the tree canopy of park to create the next generation of trees in the park. We also planted around 15 hostas around some of the existing trees and two asters. These activities were filled with laughter, engaging conversations, and the forging of new friendships. Occasionally, curious children from the playground would join us, and we'd give them gloves to help out as well. Thanks to all of the group’s dedication and hard work, Jocelyn Square Park has been completely transformed. The park is safer and more beautiful than ever, and the friendships made along the way will last a lifetime.

2025 Accomplishments

• 5 trees planted (1 white oak, 1 swamp white oak, 1 tulip tree, 1 buckeye, 1 burr oak)
• 17 perennials planted (15 hostas, 2 october sky asters)
• 0.5 yards compost spread
• 1.0 yards mulch spread
• 7 events
• 16 volunteers
• 79 volunteer hours