Jonah Shaw is working to create a detailed map of the parks and trails of Delhi. He's inviting support from both the community and local businesses to help bring this project to life. Learn more from his letter here:
May 19, 2025
Dear Delhi Business Owner,
Did you know that within a three-minute walk, visitors to Delhi can access over 15 parks or trails to relax, walk, or let kids and pets play? By encouraging visitors to linger in our village, we can boost local business. A clear, user-friendly map of nearby outdoor spaces is a simple way to keep visitors engaged and in town longer.
I’m proposing a 9” x 12” full-color map, folded to a 4” x 9” brochure, highlighting all parks and trails in the Village of Delhi, plus hiking trails within a 10-minute drive. The map will include a key noting features like parking, accessibility, restrooms, water features, trail difficulty, distance, benches, picnic tables, and winter availability. An accompanying website will provide detailed park and trail information, including business locators and direct links to sponsor websites.
The parks and trails identified so far include: Hoyt Park, The Ponds, Kingston Street Bridge Garden, Reservoir Park, Legion Park and Pool, Village Square, Woodland Cemetery, Elm Street Triangle, Franklin Street Triangle, Delaware Academy Trail, Federal Hill, SUNY Delhi Campus, Sheldon Park, Sherwoods Trail, Sherwoods Swimming Hole, Bramley Mountain Fire Tower, West Branch Nature Preserve, SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center, Spring Lake, Hamden Waterfall, Bloomville Rail Trail, and Bovina Creamery Trail. Marked fishing spots may also be included. If you know of other locations to add or features to highlight, please let me know!
To make this project a reality before summer, I’m seeking financial support. The total cost for 5,000 brochures—including printing, graphic design for the map and website, and web hosting—is approximately $3,000. Sponsorship levels are: $100 (Supporter), $250 (Sustaining Supporter) or $3,000 (we’ll name the map after you!). Your business will be listed on a sponsor panel. Sponsors will also be featured on the website with a direct link to your site. If we exceed our funding goal, surplus funds will support additional brochures or future printings. Of course you’ll get copies of the map to distribute.
Will you join us as a sponsor of the Village of Delhi Outdoor Map? Please make checks payable to Taste of the Catskills and mail to Good Cheap Food, 53 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753. For questions or to confirm your sponsorship, contact me at jonah@tasteofthecatskills.com.
Thank you for supporting our community and local businesses!
Sincerely,
Jonah Shaw
Owner, Good Cheap Food