Town Parks Stewardship: Packer Park, Centennial Park & Main Street Beautification
While the restoration of the 1905 Benjamin F. Billingsley House serves as our flagship structural project, the second pillar of the Duncan Pride Society mission is year-round stewardship of public parks, shaded gathering grounds, and welcoming streetscapes along U.S. Route 70 and Main Street in Duncan, Arizona. Across every annual IRS Form 990-EZ return filed by President Joan Johns, Vice Chairman Doug Barlow, and Treasurer Dianne Vandell, Part III specifically records that our volunteers “Preserved various town parks and historic buildings.”
U.S. Route 70 Town Gateway & Welcome Signage
Situated near the New Mexico border along the south bank of the Gila River, Duncan welcomes travelers exploring the Old West Highway and Greenlee County agricultural heritage corridor. Volunteers keep gateway plantings, trim, and directional markers clean and inviting.
Downtown Antique Town Clock & Streetscape
The ornamental town clock, vintage 1950 civic fire truck display, and pedestrian walkways connecting Main Street to the 1905 Billingsley House form the heart of our downtown revitalization zone.
Verified Park & Municipal Beautification Initiatives
| Park / Public Space | Location in Duncan, AZ | IRS Form 990-EZ / Schedule O Record | Stewardship & Community Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packer Park | Downtown / U.S. Route 70 Corridor | Explicitly itemized on FY2023 Form 990-EZ Schedule O (PACKER PARK direct expense + supplies allocation) | Picnic shade structures, seasonal weed clearing, tree care, benches, and family rest stop facilities for travelers and residents. |
| Town of Duncan (TOD) Joint Civic Works | Town-Wide Public Grounds | Explicitly itemized on FY2023 Form 990-EZ Schedule O (TOD $1,139) & FY2024–FY2025 Community Grants ($42,995 / $2,181) | Direct cost-sharing and volunteer coordination with Town of Duncan public works for park upkeep, festival staging, and historic district improvements. |
| Centennial Park & Fairgrounds Corridor | Upper Gila Valley / Greenlee County Fairgrounds Vicinity | Supported under Part III “Preserved various town parks and historic buildings” | Outdoor community event preparation, historic display maintenance, and seasonal cleanups ahead of county gatherings and alumni reunions. |
| 202 Main Street Cottage Grounds | Corner of Main & Church Streets (Opposite US Post Office) | Utilities ($2,254 in FY2024; $2,203 in FY2025) & Supplies ($6,611 in FY2024; $6,898 in FY2025) | Perimeter yard maintenance, walkways, and outdoor garden preparation so the 1905 Billingsley House can host outdoor wedding receptions and concerts. |
1950 Duncan Community Fire Truck Display
A beloved roadside heritage piece reminding visitors of mid-twentieth-century volunteer civic service in Duncan.
1914 Historic Community Church & Cultural Corridor
Together with the 1908 First School and 1905 Billingsley House, our park trails and walking routes link over a century of rural Arizona architecture.
Support Park Upkeep & Volunteer Workdays → Register for Saturday Park Cleanup