Brooklyn Launched Gazebo Fundraising Campaign
The village seeks private donations to replace a 44-year-old gazebo with an accessible structure.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Philanthropy
Live Poll
Would you donate to a local community project to fund public infrastructure improvements?
The Village of Brooklyn Parks Board initiated the Brick the Square campaign to fund a replacement for the town's deteriorating, 44-year-old gazebo. The project aims to add accessibility features, such as a ramp, while preserving the Town Square's century-old tradition.
Why it matters
The initiative allows the village to upgrade public infrastructure without diverting funds from other essential municipal services. For local business owners, the improved Town Square accessibility is intended to support increased foot traffic and community engagement.
The village is replacing a 44-year-old gazebo that has served the community as part of a 100-year tradition of Town Square structures. The project includes the construction of an accessibility ramp where no walkways to the memorial currently exist.
The players
Village of Brooklyn Parks Board
The local municipal body responsible for managing and maintaining public recreation spaces and town assets.
Fundraising Brick
An Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in managing brick-engraving and donation-driven fundraising campaigns for public projects.
The details
The Parks Board is partnering with Indianapolis-based Fundraising Brick to facilitate the campaign. Supporters can purchase engraved bricks with custom messages and clip art through an online portal on the village website. This model serves as an alternative to tax-funded municipal improvements, allowing the village to modernize site accessibility without impacting existing service budgets.
Timeline
The campaign launched on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The deadline for purchasing bricks is January 15, 2027.
Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
Project completion is expected in summer 2027.
Market Landscape
The project follows a common municipal pattern of upgrading legacy public structures to comply with modern accessibility standards. This effort mirrors efforts in many small towns to modernize infrastructure through public-private financing rather than traditional tax levies.
Business owners in the vicinity should track the 2027 construction timeline to anticipate potential impacts on foot traffic in the Town Square. Engaging with local infrastructure projects can serve as an opportunity for neighborhood visibility while the village modernizes public space assets.
The takeaway
This initiative offers a low-cost, targeted way to contribute to local public space improvements while supporting accessibility goals. Operators can monitor the village website for updates on the 2027 construction schedule to manage potential traffic flow during the gazebo build-out.
What happens next
Brick orders for the project are being accepted through the official portal until January 15, 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local Philanthropy efforts and community-led infrastructure projects in the area.
More information
To purchase a brick or track the campaign progress, visit the Village online brick purchasing portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
Live Poll
Would you donate to a local community project to fund public infrastructure improvements?
