Welcome!

Friends of Noyes Park (FoNP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 and dedicated to maintaining Noyes Park as a safe and beautiful community space. In 2016, FoNP became an official Park Partner through a cooperative agreement with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation.

FoNP stewards, advocates, and hosts programming, education, and events to help maintain the grounds and assist in the planning process for the park. Our work is made possible by the in-kind and financial support of individual neighbors, local businesses, and government agencies who trust FoNP to fulfill our organizational mission in safe, equitable, and engaging ways.

Latest news & announcements

Jan 1, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Noyes Park Community Garden Lottery

Jan 1, 2025

Noyes Park Community Garden plots are distributed through a lottery system. Lottery winners will be notified via email by February 15, 2025. Register now through February 1, 2025 to enter the lottery to receive a plot for the 2025 growing season.

Jan 1, 2025

Jul 17, 2024

Urban Gardening for Beginners | Apartment Guide

Jul 17, 2024

Sep 8, 2023

Brookland Halloween Parade to be Led by Phelps ACE High School Panther Marching Band

Sep 8, 2023

FoNP is thrilled to announce that this year’s Brookland Halloween Parade & Party will once again be led by the talented Phelps ACE High School Panther Marching Band.

Sep 8, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

Friends of Noyes Park Announces the 2023 Brookland Halloween Parade and Party

Sep 5, 2023

It’s the spookiest time of year! Read on to learn more about this year’s Brookland Halloween Parade & Party!

Sep 5, 2023

Sep 1, 2023

Sponsorship Tiers for the 2023 Brookland Halloween Parade and Party

Sep 1, 2023

The Brookland Halloween Parade and Party needs partners to ensure we are able to put on a fun, interactive, memorable, and FREE event for all to enjoy. FoNP has developed simplified sponsorship tiers to raise funds for the 2023 event.

Sep 1, 2023

Aug 28, 2023

5 Best Vegetables to Grow in a Winter Garden in the Washington DC Area

Aug 28, 2023

The climate of Washington DC sits in USDA plant hardiness zone 7a. This means that the area experiences mild to moderate winters with temperatures that can occasionally dip down, but typically do not experience the extreme freezes seen in more northern zones. Despite the cold, there are numerous vegetables that not only tolerate, but thrive in these conditions. This post explores five of the best vegetables to consider for a winter garden in Washington, DC.

Aug 28, 2023