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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Aren't You Also the Johnson Family Foundation?
No.  The Johnson Family Foundation is the initiator and founding member of the Grand Concourse.  But we are two completely separate organizations, with different mandates.
2. How Can I get the Walkers Map or Handbook?
You can drop by our office at 439 Allandale Road (across from the entrance to the Pippy Park Golf Course) and purchase a copy. They can also be obtained at the Johnson GEO Centre, Railway Coastal Museum, the Downhomer or at our online store.
3. How Can I Get a Trail Built in My Community?
Contact us, we can help. We can offer our services to communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. For communities outside our province, we have a variety of resources that might be useful. Please visit the section entitled Planning a Walkway or Park.
4. How Can I Report a Concern or Problem on the Walks?
Report the damage on our website or contact us directly at (709) 737-1077.
5. How Can I Support the Grand Concourse?
There are several ways. Become a Concourse Guardian. Become a Concourse Walker. Donations and contributions can also be made at the Grand Concourse headquarters or online in support of our community endeavours.
6. Who Maintains the Grand Concourse?
The Grand Concourse Authority maintains the walks and some green spaces within Pippy Park and the City of St. John's.  The City of Mount Pearl is responsible for maintaining its walks and the Town of Paradise is responsible for the walks within its municipality.  Parks Canada maintains the walks within the Signal Hill boundry.  Memorial University completes maintenance for the MUN Visitors Walk.  One section of the Long Pond walk is maintained by the GCA on behalf of Memorial Universary.
7. How is the Grand Concourse Authority Funded?
The Grand Concourse Authority is supported by our board membership made up of federal, provincial and muncipal groups. Financial support is provided through our board membership. In order to complete or enhance some of our special projects, we also depend upon corporate sponsorships and Governement funding agencies. Donations and contributions can also be made to the Grand Concourse in support of our community endeavours.
 
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