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Parks Foundation
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. • To 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. • To advocate and develop responsible stewardship of the communities, parks, and open spaces. • To partner with the Batavia Park District on providing resources for new parks and recreation projects.
Get involved in 2022
• Volunteer 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. • Join our new Encore Batavia initiatives (Batavia Men’s Shed, Intergenerational
Playground/Park, Interactive Arts M(app).
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.
Meet the 2022 Board of Directors:
Britta McKenna, President
Stefin Steberl, Vice President
Dawn Moecher, Treasurer
Sarah Ryerson, Secretary
Mike Burke, Director
Nikki Kazadi, Director
Laura O’Brien, Director
Stan Oke, Director
Batavia Parks Foundation History | 2003–2022
The Parks Foundation has raised over $500,000 since our formation in 2003.
Welcomed the programs and volunteers of Encore Batavia into the Batavia Parks Foundation to further nurture and support their growth.
2020 Pandemic Scholarship Fund
Provided funds to support school-aged children in park district programs during the pandemic.
2019 Engstrom Park Ball Field Pilot
Funded the application of a new high-quality ball field lime material that allows wet condition playtime.
2018 Bulldogs Unleashed II
Participated with community partners to expand on the 2011 fun(d) raiser, tallying up $22,962 for each of the three non-profit partners.
2015 Bulldog Statue at Bark Park
Funded the purchase and installation of the bulldog statue for the Pet Memorial program.
2014 Batavia Riverwalk Boardwalk Reconstruction
Funded and leveraged community volunteers to replace the Riverwalk wood boardwalk with a more durable composite wood product.
2013 Disc Golf Course
Funded equipment for the disc golf course at West Main Community Park.
2011 Peg Bond Performing Arts Pavilion
Planned, raised funds and constructed the band shell addition to the Peg Bond Center at the Riverwalk.
2011 Bulldogs Unleashed
Co-lead the fun-filled public art installation of fiberglass bulldog statues with the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public Library Foundation, raising $25,000 for each partner.
2010 Space Net
Funded the return of the Engstrom Family Park Space Net in partnership with community leader, Craig Foltos.
2003 Batavia Parks Foundation Established
Parks are for all seasons.
bataviaparksfoundation.org
