Who we are: The Batavia Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports and develops active spaces and projects to engage communities in intergenerational play and recreation.
Parks Foundation goals: • To raise fun and funds in support of our mission. • T o develop and pilot new park and recreation initiatives that promote an intergenerational community. • To explore and create community partnerships. • To be inclusive of all segments of the community. • T o advocate and develop responsible stewardship of the communities, parks, and open spaces. • T o partner with the Batavia Park District on providing resources for new parks and recreation projects.
Get involved in 2022
Meet the 2022 Board of Directors: Britta McKenna, President Stefin Steberl, Vice President
• V olunteer at “Pitch in the Parks” Community Work Days beginning on March 9 when we team up with The Plain Dirt Gardeners. Sign up now at bataviaparks.org/batavia-parksfoundation.
Dawn Moecher, Treasurer
• J oin our new Encore Batavia initiatives (Batavia Men’s Shed, Intergenerational Playground/Park, Interactive Arts M(app).
Nikki Kazadi, Director
Donate funds to help us grow! As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we depend upon contributions of time, talent, and financial gifts to sustain our mission. Checks may be made payable to Batavia Parks Foundation, 327 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510; submit your donation online at bataviaparks.org/ batavia-parks-foundation; or contact Britta McKenna at brittawmckenna@gmail.com to discuss your donation in person.
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Sarah Ryerson, Secretary Mike Burke, Director
Laura O’Brien, Director Stan Oke, Director
