Friends of Montgomery Street Park

Preserving our park for the community

Parklife Magazine

Our volunteer-run community publication celebrating Montgomery Street Park

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About Parklife

Parklife is our community magazine, created entirely by volunteers who love Montgomery Street Park. Each issue celebrates our green space, shares stories from park users, highlights wildlife, and keeps everyone informed about park activities and improvements.

This grassroots publication brings together articles, photography, and creative writing from community members of all ages. It's a true reflection of the diverse voices that make our park special.

Celebrating Our Second Issue!

What a Success!

We did it! Thanks to everyone who supported us, we crowdfunded the printing costs for Parklife's second issue. What a fantastic celebration that was when we all met up to share the finished magazine together!

Seeing the community come together - from those who wrote articles, to those who contributed photos, to everyone who chipped in to make printing possible - that's what this park is all about.

Made with Love by Neighbours

Every word, photo, and design in Parklife comes from people right here in Hillside. Your neighbours are the writers, photographers, artists, and editors bringing these stories to life!

Whether you've got ten minutes or ten hours to spare, there's always room for more voices, more stories, and more fun in creating the next issue.

What's Inside Parklife?

Wildlife & Nature

Seasonal nature guides, wildlife spotting reports, and ecological updates about the park's flora and fauna.

Community Stories

Personal stories from park users, volunteer experiences, and memories of the park through the years.

Creative Corner

Poetry, artwork, and creative writing inspired by the park, contributed by community members.

Events & Activities

Recaps of recent events, upcoming activities, and highlights from Friends of Montgomery Street Park initiatives.

Park Improvements

Updates on conservation projects, new facilities, and collaborative work with the Council.

Volunteer Features

Spotlights on dedicated volunteers, tips for getting involved, and opportunities to contribute.

Contribute to Parklife

Write for Us

Share your park stories, nature observations, or creative writing. We welcome contributions from community members of all ages and backgrounds.

Submit Photos

Captured beautiful moments in the park? We feature community photography in every issue. Send us your best shots of the park through the seasons.

Join the Editorial Team

Help produce Parklife by joining our volunteer editorial team. We need writers, editors, photographers, and designers.

Support Printing

Help fund future issues through donations or by sharing our crowdfunding campaigns with your networks.

Want to Get Involved?

Whether you want to write, photograph, design, or simply support Parklife, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in Touch