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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
• Friends 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. • Join our new Encore Batavia initiatives (Intergenerational Playground/Park, Interactive
Arts M(app).
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!
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.
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
2003 Batavia Parks Foundation Established
Parks are for all seasons.
bataviaparksfoundation.org
