Batavia Parks Foundation History | 2003–2023

The Parks Foundation has raised over $500,000 since our formation in 2003.

2022 Peace on Earth

Raised $50,000 to replace wooden letters with permanent metal art installation.

2021 Encore Batavia joins Batavia Parks Foundation

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 bataviaparks.org/batavia-parks-foundation