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Help us steward Marquette Park in Gary's beautiful Miller Beach community!

About

The goal of Friends of Marquette Park Fund (FMP) is to raise funds to support and implement special projects for Marquette Park in collaboration with the City of Gary Parks Department. This is a Field of Interest Non-Permanent Fund Agreement between the Legacy Foundation, Inc., and Miller Citizens Corporation Shoreline Committee. 

Projects

  • Water Safety

  • Points of Interest

  • Trails for Hiking and Biking

  • Universally Accessible Areas

  • Carry-In, Carry-Out Initiative

  • Pedestrian, Cycler, Paddler and Driver Safety

Donate

Please use the link below to make a secure online donation. Friends of Marquette Park is a Field of Interest Non-Permanent Fund Agreement between the Legacy Foundation, Inc., and Miller Citizens Corporation Shoreline Committee. Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.

Get Involved

We would love your help and have tons of volunteer opportunities available (maintaining facilities, removing invasive species, coordinating events, assisting in fundraising activities ...)

Newsletters

Spring 2022

Read our latest newsletter!

Back Issues

Announcement 11/12/26​

Friends of Marquette Park Leaders recognize the community’s concerns about the cleanup of downed and damaged trees in the park following the 2026 derecho.

Based on information shared with us, FEMA standards are being used to select and document trees for removal. Two certified arborists are on site to assess trees, take measurements, and approve removals, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers auditing the work.

The city’s stated removal criteria include trees that are broken, damaged, leaning at a 30-degree angle, or fallen.

We encourage the city to seek public input as it plans restoration efforts. Residents and regional environmentalists should have a voice in shaping the park’s recovery and future.

We will continue to advocate for protecting and maintaining all natural areas and ecosystems in Marquette Park, including its oak savannas, dunes and swales, open prairie and gardens, wetlands, and lagoon. This commitment includes advocating for native tree restoration and the control of invasive species.

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Below is a document intended to guide management of park forests for the City of Gary.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please renew your Friends of Marquette Park membership/donations at this time.

 

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Latest Project

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Discover all the new projects we have in the works.

Check out all our past newsletters here.

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