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Parks Foundation Created by Park District of Highland Park

Non-profit created to support Park District programs.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL - The Park District of Highland Park has created a Parks Foundation to support projects and make better use of the parks available to residents of the city.

The district listed the foundation’s main goals as to

“enrich community life through healthy leisure pursuits and an appreciation for the natural world,”

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“raise funds through private and corporate contributions, grants, and in-kind donations to enhance the Park District of Highland Park’s delivery of distinctive recreation programs, excellent services, quality facilities, and to allow for the acquisition of open space areas for active or passive recreation and the reduction of fees charged for programs for participants who are experiencing economic difficulty" and

“identify, cultivate and inspire advocates and supporters to promote generous giving of time, talents, and treasure to ensure the availability of a quality park system.”

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Board members for the new non-profit foundation are sought. Residents can apply here.

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