About San Juan Island Community Park
In partnership with the San Juan School District, the FHAA has embarked on the construction of the San Juan Island Community Park, an effort that has been supported entirely through private donations with work completed through volunteer labor from members of the Friday Harbor Community. San Juan Island Community Park will include six practice and playing fields (one football field, two soccer fields, two softball fields, and one baseball field), two playgrounds and gazebos, approximately one-mile of walking trails, picnic areas, a clubhouse complete with restrooms and concessions, and a reservation for a future school, if required. The park is designed to be enjoyed by all residents and community groups of Friday Harbor and caters to a variety of interests.
We are pleased to announce that all of the underground infrastructure has been installed along with roads, parking lots, landscaping and the concession /clubhouse is under construction. The first multi-use field is being graded as of August 18th,2008
Two playing fields are anticipated to be completed and ready for use by summer 2009, and the San Juan Island Community Park is slated tentatively for total completion by summer 2010. (Weather and Funding Permitting)
We would like to thank all of the volunteers and contributors that have made this first part of construction possible!
About the Friday Harbor Athletic Association
The Friday Harbor Athletic Association (FHAA) is a non-profit organization with a mission of serving the youth of Friday Harbor by creating and providing a positive environment for the development of sportsmanship, athletic skills and character. FHAA operates programs and sports teams for youth between the ages of 6 and 15 in football, flag football, arena football, boys and girls basketball, lacrosse, and cheer-leading. Founded by Executive Director Don Galt, Sr. in 1987, FHAA has been serving youth in the Friday Harbor community for over 20 years. The organization and its founders believe in the principle “No Child Turned Away,” allowing for every kid to have a fun, positive experience.
The organization is run entirely by volunteers and supported wholly through grants and donations. For more information, visit our blog at http://fridayharbortigers.blogware.com/.
Donations and Volunteers Needed
If you would like to find out more on how you can donate or volunteer your time, please contact Don Galt Sr @ 378-5822 or Donny Galt Jr @ 378-8637
