Partners
The Stewards work collaboratively with many partners for the care and community events in the Railyard Park + Plaza.
The City of Santa Fe: The City of Santa Fe is a longtime partner in the Railyard. As a public park and open space, the Railyard Park + Plaza receives maintenance and care by City staff working in coordination with the Railyard Stewards. We are honored to be a partner of the City of Santa Fe to ensure a vibrant Railyard Park + Plaza.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) New Mexico: TPL has a long history and commitment to the Railyard Park + Plaza. In 1995, TPL negotiated and acquired the 50-acre Railyard property and conveyed it to the City of Santa Fe. As part of the conveyance to the city, worked with community members to create a conservation easement encumbering 12.5 acres of the Railyard. Its purpose is ”to assure that the Easement Area will be retained forever as a park, open space, community gathering place, Rail Line corridor, trail corridor and plaza area, and to prevent any use of the Easement Area that will significantly impair or interfere with the conservation values of the Easement Area.” TPL currently holds the conservation easement and is responsible for assuring that the city follows the restrictions encumbering the Easement Area. In 2001, TPL entered into an MOA with the city to oversee the design, construction and fundraising for the Railyard Park and Plaza. TPL completed this task in fall of 2008, raising $14 million. Since 1999, TPL has hosted/managed a dynamic team of volunteers called the Railyard Advisory Council, who donated thousands of hours towards design decisions, fundraising and advocacy for the public spaces at the Railyard. In late 2008, this group morphed into the current Railyard Stewards board. TPL served as the 501 C(3) umbrella organization to the Railyard Stewards until we obtained separate status in 2010.
The Santa Fe Railyard Community Corporation (SFRCC): SFRCC’s Mission is to transform the historic Railyard into a sustainable and inviting public space for recreational, social, artistic, and commercial activities in a way that embraces Santa Fe’s cultural and historical significance and upholds the community’s vision. SFRCC is a non-profit organization responsible for the implementation of that Railyard Master Plan and has worked closely with The Trust for Public Land and other partners to develop this community asset with the support of the City of Santa Fe, the State of New Mexico, and the Governor’s Economic Development Initiative. SFRCC provides the event permitting for the Railyard Park + Plaza, manages Railyard leases, and provides marketing for the Railyard.
The People of Santa Fe: The Railyard Park + Plaza represent the dreams and spirited grassroots involvement of the people of Santa Fe. Supported by The Trust for Public Land, thousands of residents engaged in an unprecedented planning process to transform the city’s historic Railyard into a vibrant, multiuse public space devoted to cultural diversity and environmental sustainability. Their advocacy in reimagining this landscape will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Gardening Gurus: We are fortunate enough to have local gardening experts present free workshops to the public and share their gardening knowledge.
Green Forward with Linda Churchhill and Tracy Neal
Bob Pennington, owner of Agua Fria Nursery
Paul Navrot, Master of Landscape Architecture
Master Gardener Association of Santa Fe
Carolyn Cooley of Fine Pruning
Community Organizations and Schools participate in lively environmental education, bring their students to the park, provide expertise in our workshops, provide internships, or partner with us for fundraising and information-sharing! Additional partners include YouthWorks, Aspen School, Earth Care International, Santa Fe Secondary School, Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe Prep Teen Action Program, Los Alamos YMCA, Overland Youth Volunteers, Girls Inc., Beneficial Farms, New Mexico School for the Deaf, The Community Farm, The Santa Fe Master Gardener’s Association, Santa Fe Mountain Center, Acequia Madre Elementary, Santa Fe Watershed Association, River Source, Western Hardrock Watershed Team, Santa Fe Community Gardens, New Mexico Community Gardens, Children’s Adventure Company, Cochiti Elementary School, Warehouse 21, Whole Foods, Merrill Lynch, River Source, The Acequia Madre Association, The Santa Fe Alliance, Cooking with Kids, Roots and Shoots, the Santa Fe Watershed Association, Cloudcliff Bakery and Watershed Wiser.
