Over 1,000 jack-o-lanterns and uniquely carved pumpkins will be display along the trails of Ballard Park from 4:30 to 9:00pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The free tour is open to the public and will be held RAIN or SHINE. Trails are rugged and may be muddy. Please wear appropriate footwear. Parking available in the Rogers High School parking lot.
Members of the public are invited to participate by purchasing their own display area. Display areas are $50 and should include at least 20 pumpkins. Reservation deadline is October 5th. Pumpkins should be dropped off between the hours of 11:00am and 1:00pm on Saturday, October 13th. There are 50 areas within the park's loop trail available for display. Displays may be taken home at the conclusion of the event. FREE
Ballard Park, Newport's only nature preserve, is located on Wickham Road, directly across from Rogers High School. The 13 acre parcel was donated to the City of Newport by Carol C. Ballard with the idea that it be a space enjoyed by the local public. Its unique features include two 19th century quarries and a diverse variety of native and introduced plant species.
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Memberships and sponsorships help Friends of Ballard Park offer free cultural programming in the park. Friends of Ballard Park is dedicated to protecting, maintaining and promoting Newport's only nature preserve. Its goals are to ensure Ballard Park remains a wild and natural open space for future generations; encourage the local public to visit and use the park; provide educational and cultural opportunities for local youth and families and highlight the unique qualities and historical importance of Ballard Park.
