Celebrating Prospect Hill Park
15 Years of Advocacy
Saturday, June 9, 2007 in Prospect Hill Park
All are invited to join the Prospect Hill Park Advocacy Group as we celebrate our 15th
anniversary. Since 1992 we've been working to protect the park, while encouraging the entire
community to enjoy all that Prospect Hill Park has to offer. Join us for fun and educational
programs for adults and children of all ages.
Photography Exhibit: The Nature of Waltham
All photographers (professional, amateur, and students) are invited to display their photographs of the
natural world found in Waltham. This exhibit will be on display in the Park and Recreation lodge
throughout the day (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). For photo submission information, click here.
Young Children's Activities:
Teddy Bears' Picnic (10:00 AM): This is a story time gathering for Teddy Bears and their small
friends. All children will receive a picnic treat. This event will be held at the Valley Picnic Shelter
(between Big and Little Prospect). The City of Waltham Trolley will shuttle attendees to the shelter.
Musical Performances:
Joanne Hammil (11:00 AM): Joanne Hammil is a local performer, educator, and
songwriter. She performs folk and children's music, in dynamic, participatory concerts
across the country. She has released several CDs including "Pizza Boogie" and
"The World's Gonna Listen".
Steve Taddeo and His Swing Senders (2:00 PM): The band plays
a variety of swing, big band, and Dixieland tunes. They feature the music of
such greats as Benny Goodman, Claude Hopkins, and Fletcher Henderson.
The band has performed across the Boston area including at Symphony Hall.
Other activities:
Nature walks (Birds 8:00 AM, Mushrooms 9:30 AM, and Flowers 1:30 PM), free trolley rides from
the parking lot to the top of Little Prospect, wildflower seed planting, face painting, and more!
Directions to Prospect Hill Park:
From 95/128 North or South, take Exit 27A. Turn right on Totten Pond Rd. The entrance to the Park will
be on your right in about 0.6 miles.
From Central Waltham, take either Lexington Street or Bacon Street North. Where Bacon and Lexington
meet, move into the left turn lane and take the first left onto Totten Pond Road. The entrance to the Park will be
on your left in about 0.75 miles.
From North Waltham, take Lexington Street South. Turn right at Totten Pond Road. The entrance to
the Park will be on your left in about 0.75 miles.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the
Waltham Cultural Council,
a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency.
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