The Preserve Graydon Coalition, preserving and enhancing Graydon Pool in Ridgewood, NJ

Graydon Pool Ridgewood, NJ

   
  Select 2010 issues:
  April 2, April 12
  May 9, May 10
  May 11 (election!)
  May 12 (results)
  May 25 (editorial
  in The Record
  and other honors)
  June 4 (opening
  wknd)
  June 12 (season
  under way)
  June 15 (gifts with
  Graydon theme)
  July 7 (Story Time)
  Aug. 1 (Spectacular Summer)
  Oct. 30 (Wellinghorst endorsement)
  Nov. 23 (new Councilman, holiday cards)
  Dec. 6 (farewell to Irine Fokine)



  
  A lifeguard's story


volleyball at Graydon Pool


  Photo slideshow


  Good news:
  Ridgewood's Graydon Pool about to make history: Graydon Park moved closer to gaining historical status in the village Master Plan. (The Ridgewood News, January 20, 2012)


4-foot area of Graydon Pool, Ridgewood, NJ, June 16, 2011
4-foot area of Graydon Pool, Ridgewood, NJ, June 16, 2011

Record editorial from July 11 about Ridgewood's Graydon Pool: Graydon's Renaissance is Welcomed
Badge sales and attendance are up! Badge sales in 2010 were up over 30% compared to 2009. Special for kids: Story Time every Thursday at 2 PM. The first one, on July 8, was covered by both Patch.com and The Record.
Graydon Pool Opening Day 2010
Unique Preserve Graydon bracelets, anklets, key chains, T-shirts, "onesies," and special orders at Winnie & Belle gift shop, 293 Godwin Ave., Midland Park. The Coalition receives 15% of each sale of Graydon-themed items.    "winnie & belle" gift shop in Midland Park

On May 18, 2010, Graydon Pool was honored as one of this year's "10 Most Endangered Historic Sites" in the state by Preservation New Jersey. Ridgewood should be proud that this independent nonprofit organization considers Graydon irreplaceable for its historical significance, environmental and fiscal sustainability, and contribution to local residents' quality of life.

Read about the "10 Most" designation, the Record editorial, and other exciting events from May 2010

General information
  • The Controversy About Ridgewood's Graydon Pool (PDF)
  • Environmental Facts and Considerations (PDF)
  • Letter from the Ridgewood Historic Preservation Commission (PDF)

    • Slides from our March 23, 2010, meeting (on SlideShare; try full screen mode)

    Remarks by Stuart Lieberman of Lieberman & Blecher to members of The Preserve Graydon Coalition, Oct. 26, 2009
      Photo slide show: Graydon Pool and Park, Ridgewood, NJ, Summer 2009

    Banner photograph and pail taken at Graydon by Marcia Ringel, July 2009
    Other photos (c) 2009 and 2010 James Porto

    © 2011 The Preserve Graydon Coalition. All rights reserved.

    The Preserve Graydon Coalition, P.O. Box 354, Ridgewood, NJ 07451