Greene's Field

Dining for Dollars

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:15:48 +0000

Dine-in or get take out on Monday, 4/22 from Bertucci’s in Needham and Bertucci’s will donate 15% of the proceeds to Greene’s Field!

The NEW Greene’s Field Playground!

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:49:32 +0000

Coming summer 2013

Thank You to the Committees!

admin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:40:17 +0000

A big thank you to all of the people who made the Go Greene weekend a success!

See you at the Go Greene Party!

admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:26:03 +0000

See you March 16th for
the Go Greene
St. Patrick’s Day Party!

Go Greene Party Sponsored by

We look forward to celebrating with you at our Go Greene St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 16th from 7-11pm in Powers Hall at Needham’s Town Hall.

We are planning a fun-filled evening that will include a DJ and dancing, food, a cash bar with green beer and specialty drinks, a photo booth, a raffle and a live and silent auction.

Casual attire….feel free to “Go Greene” !

Please check-in at our registration table on the first floor, no need to bring a paper ticket

Some of our exciting auction items include a ride on the Needham Fire Truck for 4 during the 4th of July parade, a signed Aly Raisman leotard, Patriots, Celtics and Red Sox signed memorabilia, Celtics and Red Sox tickets, a ride to school in a police cruiser, children’s birthday parties, a Channel 5 Station tour, gift baskets, restaurant certificates, tickets for family outings, an American Girl doll, jewelry and lots more!!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jen McGrady at jenmcgrady@me.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Greene’s Field Playground is generously sponsored by
The Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation


Start your St. Patrick’s Day weekend off right with the Go Greene 5K! Saturday, March 16th at 9:00AM at Greene’s Field in Needham! All proceeds will benefit the Greene’s Field Playground. A free Kids Fun Run will take place at 8:30 with all runners receiving a medal, so be sure to bring the family! Awards will be given to the top male and female race finishers. Prizes will also be given for the best St. Patrick’s Day attire, so don’t forget to wear your green! We are also looking for volunteers, if you aren’t up for running. Visit greenesfield.org/5k for race details, registration and volunteer information.

Modell’s Fundraiser for Greene’s Field

admin — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:08:42 +0000

Save 15% on your spring sports equipment shopping at Modell’s while at the same time earning valuable cash to support the Greene’s Field Playground. Download the 15% off coupon from here: Modell’s Discount Coupon

Take it with you to the store and present it when you make your purchase. At the end of the shopping period, if we spend at least $500 Greene’s Field receives 5% of all purchases made!

Don’t wait! This promotion starts February 22nd and ends March 21st!

Needham Bank is among the first donors to support the Greene’s Field Playground

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:51:41 +0000

Because the bank is our local community bank – their folks work here and live here – they can understand that a new playground at Greene’s Field would be a wonderful asset for our community. In addition to their generous donation, Needham Bank has offered us a challenge to help us meet our goal: For every Greene’s Field Playground supporter who doesn’t currently have a checking account at Needham Bank and who chooses to open one, the Bank will donate $100 to the Greene’s Field Playground. Just mention this offer when you open your account.

Eric Morse, VP at Needham Bank, explained, “We know that people don’t change banks every day, but for supporters of the Greene’s Field Playground who are considering doing so in 2013, we hope you’ll consider Needham Bank. With branches in Needham, Wellesley, Dedham, Westwood and Medfield it’s a great way to show your support of the Greene’s Field Playground. If you’d rather not come into one of our branches, we’ll come to your office or home. It’s so easy to participate in this program. Please contact Jeff Stewart, Needham Branch Manager, to schedule an appointment.”

For more on Needham Bank and its services, visit www.needhambank.com or call them at 781-444-2100.

Thank You to Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation!

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:19:20 +0000

The Greene’s Field Playground Fundraising Committee would like to say a heartfelt “thank you” to the Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation and its trustees, Ruth Bonsignore and Andy Shapiro. The foundation’s generous donation of $50,000 toward the construction of a new playground at Greene’s Field will ensure that generations of children have a place in the center of Needham to climb, play, slide, and swing.

Because of donations like the one from the Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation, the new Greene’s Field playground is sure to become a destination for families, a meeting place for neighbors and friends, and a place where childhood memories are made. When the new Greene’s Field playground opens this summer, it will have two structures – a smaller one for younger children and a more challenging one for older children. And since the town is planning to renovate Greene’s Field at the same time, the playground will be part of a revitalized park.

The kindness and generosity of our community is part of what makes Needham such an outstanding place to live and to raise a family. Thank you to the Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation for making Greene’s Field a wonderful place to play for decades to come.

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admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:15:40 +0000

Newest Sponsor – Parent Talk!

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:54:17 +0000

Parent Talk has become the sole sponsor of the Greene’s Field Go Greene St. Patrick’s Day to be held on Saturday, March 16^th from 7pm – 11pm in Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall. The party will feature a Taste of Needham from local restaurants, a silent auction, prizes, dancing and it wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without green beer! Save the date for this “not to be missed” St. Patrick’s Day Party! Tickets are $50 and will go on sale January 24^th at www.greenesfield.org.

100th Anniversary of Greene’s Field – 100 Boards in 100 Days

admin — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:48:07 +0000

Needham Residents and Businesses Have a Unique Opportunity to Buy a Board at the New Playground in honor of park’s 100^th anniversary

Needham, MA – Needham residents and businesses have a chance to mark the 100^th anniversary of Greene’s Field by buying a board on what will be a highlight of the new Greene’s Field playground – the Community Boardwalk. Each four-foot wide board can be engraved with a personal message and when the playground is constructed, the boards will be joined together to form a unique boardwalk. It is a perfect way for families, kids, teams, troops and businesses to leave a lasting impression on Needham. Proceeds from the board sale will benefit the playground construction fund. Boards can be purchased online at www.greenesfield.org.

Greene’s Field has a long history of being used for youth recreation. The Town of Needham purchased three parcels of land for $12,000 from Mildred Greene in May of 1912. When the Needham High School was located at the Emery Grover building, the football team held their practices at Greene’s Field. In the more recent past, Greene’s Field has become a center of youth sports, a meeting place for young families, and treasured open space.

“As we come to the end of the 100^th anniversary year of Greene’s Field, we have set a goal of selling 100 boards in 100 days to support the playground,” said Alison Borrelli, chair of the Greene’s Field Fundraising Committee. “Similar to a ‘buy a brick program’ residents and businesses have the unique opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the boardwalk. Please take a minute to view the photos of the boardwalk on our website, www.greenesfield.org, it will truly be a highlight of the park.”

The new Greene’s Field playground will replace the one that was deemed unsafe and torn down in 2010. Two structures will be built — one for younger children and a more challenging one for older children. The playground project is part of a larger revitalization of Greene’s Field. The overall project includes planting new grass for the playing fields, renovating the basketball court, constructing a relaxing walking path and gazebo and installing beautiful landscaping. The Greene’s Field Playground is generously sponsored by the Kyle W. Shapiro Foundation. For more information, please visit www.greenesfield.org.