Turkey Brook Park A Premier Recreational Facility

Turkey Brook Park Maiers Pond The Realization of a Vision…..

Turkey Brook Parks Rich History… Historically this 270- acre parcel of land was originally a part of the Seward Estate. This circa 1858 style mansion was the grandest of houses in all of Mt. Olive Township for many years. In the early 1900s the Turkey Brook Property was used as a farm and supplied New York City with produce. In 1990, the township began the process to purchase the land and in 1996 it was purchased for $ 2.5 million. The Seward House

Turkey Brook Park Flanders Road - Mount Olive Township In 1990, the Township began the process to purchase the land and in 1996, it was purchased for $2.5 million, partially funded through a Green Acres Grant of $534,000 and the Morris County Open Space Trust in the amount of $534,000. The ground breaking for Phase 1 was May 5, 2001 Turkey Brook park Grand Opening will be Saturday, July 19 th, 2003, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where Are We Now? Total Project Cost = $13 Million Present Funding = $5.8 Million Partner Contributions = $1 Million Bond Present Need = $6.2 Million Phase 1 of the Park Development Completed Grand Opening July 19 th, 4-9:30 p.m.

Fishing – Picnics – Biking – Nature Trails – Concerts In The Park – Summer Recreation Programs Athletic Fields – 4 Soccer, 3 Baseball, 1 Softball and 1 Football Field & a Saturn Playground Outdoor Recreation Programs and Community Events TURKEY BROOK PARK

Current Sponsors BASF Schoor De Palma The Rockefeller Group Motion Lincoln Mercury MT. OLIVE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (P.A.L.) Lamp Post Electric, Inc. Tilcon, Inc.

PARK DONORS (Contd.) Arminios Landscaping Blue Atlas Mt. Olive Area Chamber of Commerce Dan Gordon Edward Bundz Gloria Kieley Kennedys Pub Kevil Chevrolet Kyle Conti Construction Reda Brothers Landscaping Tina Mayer, Graphic Artist

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Realization of a Vision Gold Partner $ 50,000 Silver Partner $ 30,000 Bronze Partner $ 10,000 Angel Sponsor $ 5,000 Friend of the Park $1,000 -$ 3,000 Mount Olive Park Partners (MOPP) a Volunteer Group In Mount Olive Township The Township has also set up a separate dedicated account to receive donations for Turkey Brook Park. Both will satisfy tax enefits. Consult your accountant for details regarding tax benefits.

Become a Gold Partner! $50,000 A sign with your company name on a baseball or soccer field at Turkey Brook Park for three years Use of Turkey Brook Park for three Corporate Events Acknowledgement article in the Mt. Olive Communicator Newsletter which reaches 12,000+ Mt. Olive Residents Press Releases in all local newspapers Half Page Ad in The Communicator (2 Issues)& Article on Mt. Olive Township Web Site A Special Thank you letter listing all sponsors to be distributed to all sports organizations to encourage loyal patronage to our partners

Become a Silver Partner - $30,000! A sign with your company name on a baseball or soccer field at Turkey Brook Park for two years Use of Turkey Brook Park for one Corporate Event Acknowledgement article in the Mt. Olive Communicator Newsletter which reaches 12,000+ residents twice a year One Third Page Ad in The Communicator (2 Issues) Press Releases in all local newspapers Article on Mt. Olive Township Web Site. Special Thank you letter listing all sponsors to be distributed to all sports organizations to encourage loyal patronage to our partners

Become a Bronze Partner – $10,000! A sign with your company name on a baseball or soccer field at Turkey Brook Park for One year Use of Turkey Brook Park for one Corporate Event Acknowledgement article in the Mt. Olive Communicator Newsletter which reaches 12,000+ residents twice a year One Quarter Page Ad in The Communicator (2 Issues) Press Releases in all local newspapers Article on Mt. Olive Township Web Site Special Thank you letter listing all sponsors to be distributed to all sports organizations to encourage loyal patronage to our partners

Become a Sport Sponsor - $5,000 A sign with your company name on a baseball or soccer field at Turkey Brook Park for One year Use of Turkey Brook Park for one Corporate Event Acknowledgement article in the Mt. Olive Communicator Newsletter which reaches 12,000+ residents One Quarter Page Ad in The Communicator (1 Issue) Press Releases in all local newspapers & an article on Mt. Olive Townships Web Site Special Thank you letter listing all sponsors to be distributed to all sports organizations to encourage loyal patronage to our partners

Become a Friend of the Park Sponsor - $1,000 to $3,000 A bronze plaque on a bench, and/or park accessories Acknowledgement article in the Mt. Olive Communicator Newsletter which reaches 12,000+ residents Press Releases in all local newspapers & an article on Mt. Olive Townships Web Site Special thank you letter listing all sponsors to be distributed to all sports organizations to encourage loyal patronage to our partners

Other Ways to Contribute Mt. Olive Park Partners (MOPP) Paver Program for Turkey Brook Park The Mt. Olive Park Partners (MOPP) Paver Program offers residents, school groups, civic organizations and businesses an opportunity to memorialize a loved one, friend, or just showcase your family name on a paver for the Walkway by the Saturn Playground in Turkey Brook Park. Each personalized paver is $100 and forms may be obtained on the Mt. Olive Township website at: Mt. Olive Park Partners (MOPP), is a volunteer group of residents who formed a 501c3 organization with the mission of raising funds for the beautification of all Mt. Olive Township Parks. Donations made to MOPP are tax deductible.

Great Opportunities To Help Others seldom come, but small ones surround us. Sally Koch Dear Supporters, Please help to establish Mt. Olive Townships community focal point by sponsoring the evolution of Turkey Brook Park. Your continued support and enthusiasm toward the realization of this vision is appreciated. The 270 acre of active and passive recreation will be for the enjoyment of all who live and work in Mt. Olive Township. Mt. Olive Park Partners (MOPP) & Mayor Paul Licitra