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Local resident launches 'Friends of Loretto Playground' to organize cleanups and stewardship

Community Board 11 Parks, Recreation, Sanitation and Violent Protection Committee (as stated in meeting) · December 11, 2025
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Summary

Marcos Quintana introduced a nascent community group, Friends of Loretto Playground, seeking volunteers, partnerships and learning how to run permitted cleanups and activities; board members recommended Partnerships for Parks and noted formal events require permits.

A Morris Park resident, Marcos Quintana, told Community Board 11 on Dec. 10 that he is organizing "Friends of Loretto Playground," an early‑stage volunteer group focused on cleanups, painting and advocacy to make the park safer and cleaner.

Quintana said his motivation is practical: “Let's not, you know, talk the talk. Let's do something,” and described initial outreach to parks staff and community organizations and a goal of…

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