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 • F riends of the Fox River Clean-Up Day: The Parks Foundation is partnering with Friends of the Fox River on this initiative and we need your help! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Pitch-In-the-Park and we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop with the details of where to meet in Batavia and what we’ll be doing. • J oin our new Encore Batavia initiatives (Intergenerational Playground/Park, Interactive Arts M(app).
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Batavia Parks Foundation Peace on Earth Campaign Craig Foltos had a dream to install the message of “PEACE ON EARTH” on the bicycle-pedestrian bridge in downtown Batavia, Illinois. That dream came true through his efforts alongside volunteers and the Batavia Park District. This message of hope is proudly hung annually on the “Peace Bridge” during the holiday season. Today the dream is expanding with the Batavia Parks Foundation partnering with Foltos to help raise funds for permanent letters with digital LED lighting that will shine all year round.
3 Ways to Support
the “Peace on Earth” Campaign: 1. Try your luck and support by purchasing “Play it Forward” raffle tickets and discount cards 2. Donate to the Batavia Parks Foundation for the project by helping us light up the sign as an “Illuminator” or by becoming a “Peace Ambassador” 3. Sponsor aspects of the project starting at $1,000
SUPPORT NOW AT bataviaparksfoundation. rallyup.com/peaceonearth Help us make “Peace on Earth” a permanent statement from Batavia to the world!
