Friends of Schmitz Park is a group of neighborhood
volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation of the park as a natural area.
It is the primary community group that helps to maintain the park in
accordance with the objectives of the Schmitz Park Management Plan of the
Seattle Parks Department.
During both monthly and special work parties, volunteers remove non-native invasive plants, plant native
species, pick-up litter, improve trails and salvage native plants from
development sites. FOSP provides community service opportunities to individuals
and groups. Through stewardship of the park, citizens share their expertise, develop
skills and forge new friendships. FOSP is one of the oldest continuously
operating friends groups in Seattle. Since 1992 they have recorded more
than 16,000 volunteer hours.
