Top Needs of the Parks Department
Under $20,000
Expression Swings - $1000 each
Grill Replacements at Parks - $300 to $500 each
Outdoor Garbage Receptacles - $700 each
Updated Signs at all Parks - $19,500
$20,000 - $50,000
Restoration of the Lincoln Park Cannon Wheels
Eleanor Wallace Dog Park Amenities
Move the Highland Springs Picnic Shelter
Replace Mel McKay Pickleball Fence
Replace Schwiebert Park Interactive Playground Equipment
Repurpose the old sports Court into a parking lot at Lincoln Park
Resurface Water Slides at Whitewater Junction
Convertthe restroom at Webber Park into a small shelter
Purchase zero-turn mowers
Replace the roof on the bathhouse and concession stand at Whitewater Junction
Purchase a Mobile Concession Truck
Restore the Lower Pond at Longview Park
Refurbish the pedestrian docks at Lake Potter
Tuckpointing at Hauberg Civic Center
Build a satellite concession hut at Whitewater Junction
Refurbish picnic shelters at all parks, and replace roofs with metal roofing
Past Projects
Expression Swings!
These unique swings allow parents or adults to swing along with their toddlers. The Park Board is committed to installing at least one expression swing in each park, and the Foundation has given several grants to help make this happen.
GAGA BALL!
The Foundation awarded a grant to a Boy Scout to help fund a gaga ball pit at Lincoln Park. Our grant was matched with his other fundraising to install the first gaga ball pit in any of our parks. Haven't heard of gaga ball? Stop by Lincoln Park by the large picnic shelter and discover how much fun it can be!
SCHOLARSHIPS!
The Foundation has provided scholarships to enable youth to participate in the Park & Recreation Department's summer Adventure Camp, youth sports of all kinds, and more. No child should not be able to participate due to financial need, so our scholarships are one of our most critical programs. We have helped dozens of youth and families to be able to take advantage of the programming and activities offered.