The Friends of Patterson Park is critical to sustaining a vibrant and healthy park and surrounding neighborhoods. In 2015, more than 600 volunteers contributed more than 6,000 hours to help the Friends maintain the park as both shared green space and a place for recreational programs and community events. The Friends’ programs primarily engage and serve the residents in the ten neighborhoods surrounding Patterson Park, which are home to more than 53,000 people within walking distance. This grant funded community outreach programs.