Parks & Playgrounds

THE ROARING FORK MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SUSTAINING THE BEST POSSIBLE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL SYSTEM AND EXPERIENCE IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY.

Our mission is to provide financial and volunteer assistance with land acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance of the Cumberland Trail in Tennessee; to serve as an advocate for the Cumberland Trail and the regions bounding it in order to preserve the natural resources, beauty, and intrinsic value of the region; to assist local communities in the planning, land acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance of connector and other trails along the Cumberland Trail; and to promote educational and recreational opportunities to this system of trails.

TO EASE THE BURDEN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY SHARING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF ELLIS SHORT SANDS PARK WITH THE TOWN OF YORK, MAINE.

TO PROVIDE AND OVERSEE THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND OWNED PROPERTIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF CISCO, TEXAS.

THE BIG SANDBOX WORKS TO MOBILIZE URBAN COMMUNITIES AROUND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRODUCE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SPACE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN KING IS WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY ON A GREAT ADVENTURE TO CREATE THE FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY-BUILT PLAYGROUND. WE ARE CREATING AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN BY GIVING THEM A SAFE PLACE TO IMAGINE, CREATE, PLAY AND GROW.

MILTON PLAYGROUND PLANNERS, INC.("MPP'") WAS CREATED BY RESIDENTS OF MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS,WITH THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF ENHANCING COMMUNITY SPACES AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE TOWN OF MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS (THE 'TOWN'). THESE EFFORTS WILL FOCUS PRIMARILY ON BRINGING UP TO CODE AND IMPROVING THE EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF FOUR EXISTING TOWN-OWNED PLAYGROUNDS IN MILTON: ANDREWS PARK, KELLY FIELD, MARY C.LANE PLAYGROUND AND SHIELDS PARK.

For our Cape Island communities whose mission is beautification, preservation and providing eductional programs encouraging active citizenship in our youth. Starting with the beautification of Rotary Park, the Fund will join with municipal, public and other non-profit organizations to accomplish this mission.

TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH NATURE, CULUTRE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION.

THE HEMISFAIR CONSERVANCY SERVES AS A POWERFUL CONDUIT OF PHILANTROPHY TO ELEVATE SAN ANTONIO BY ENSURING EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND LONGEVITY OF THE HEMISFAIR PUBLIC SPACES AND THEIR AMENITIES FOR GENERATIONS.

TO RAISE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, EXPANSION, AND PROMOTION OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACES IN OTTAWA COUNTY.

To build and maintain a public park on the site known as Francisco Reservoir, a 4.25 acre public open space in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco. To provide a beautiful, tranquil green oasis in a densely built-up are that is short of parks and playgrounds.

WILDROCKS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE NATURE PLAY FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. GIVEN THAT NATURE PLAY IS LESS A PART OF DAILY LIFE TODAY THAN IN ANY PREVIOUS GENERATION, IT IS NECESSARY TO CREATE ENTICING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO RECONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR MISSION IS BASED ON THE EVIDENCE THAT NATURE CONNECTION: FOSTERS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD AND BEYOND; INSPIRES A CONSERVATION ETHIC BY GIVING PEOPLE JOYFUL MEMORIES THAT LEAD TO A DESIRE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE NATURAL PLACES; BUILDS COMMUNITIES OF COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY NEEDED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME.

Mt. Ascutney Outdoors, Inc's mission is to promote vitality within the community by providing affordable and unique recreational, cultural and educational activities to local residents and visitors from the Upper Valley region of Vermont and beyond. Our events and activities are set amongst an exceptionally diverse ecosystem and stunning trail system, and the Ascutney Outdoor Center offers diverse programs for nature, conservation, cultural activities and events. Our community-driven approach is self-sustaining and designed to engage volunteers and passionate participants.

TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE, COORDINATE, AND HELP PRESERVE THE STATE PARK KNOWN AS THE THAMES RIVER HERITAGE PARK.

TO ENHANCE AND REVITALIZE STEWART PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ITHACA AND PARK STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ITHACA RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR COMMUNITY.

TO ENSURE AND ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION IN MAINE'S HIGH PEAKS.

The mission of South Summit Trails Foundation is to enhance the lives of community members through a system of interconnected and continuous regional and community trails connected throughout the South Summit area of Summit County, Utah.

The Miracle League of Chattanooga is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities, while educating the public and promoting a greater understanding of matters concerning individuals with disabilities.

THE FOUNDATION RAISED FUNDS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A MEMORIAL TO VETERANS OF THE MILITARY FROM CUMING COUNTY NEBRASKA

The mission of Saddleback Community Foundation is 1) Conserving and protecting Saddleback Mountain in Sandy River Plantation, Franklin County, Maine, an otherwise economically depressed area, through model conservation and economic development programs; 2) Relieving and/or protecting against further community deterioration that the Sandy River Plantation and surrounding areas have experienced related to the closure of Saddleback Mountain; 3) Investing, lending, donating, granting, participating in, or otherwise contributing to partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, other business entities, nonprofits, governments, or quasi-governmental organizations to facilitate re-opening, and therafter the continued operation of Saddleback Mountain; and 4) Developing and/or otherwise contributing to ski programs primarily for the advancement of participation in the sport by youth and/or low to moderate income individuals.

DEVELOP IMPROVE EXPAND ERECT ENHANCE SUPPORT PRESERVE FUND ENCOURAGE AND SUSTAIN PUBLIC PARKS OPERATED AND OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF KALIDA FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS USERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Encourage out participation in organized athletics.

THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY PARK FOUNDATION ARE PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL. ITS MISSION IS TO BRING MUCH-NEEDED FACILITIES, (I.E., A REGIONAL COMMUNITY PARK), TO TUOLUMNE COUNTY TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEALTHY RECREATION, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY COHESION AND ENRICHMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE PURPOSE OF THE NON-PROFIT IS TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, FUNDRAISE, PERMIT, CONSTRUCT, AND MANAGE THE FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RECREATION, SPORTS, AND THE ARTS.THE PARK FOUNDATION IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT REACHING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH SONORA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BY THE CLOSE OF 2018 TO OBTAIN 112 ACRES OF CENTRALLY LOCATED LAND TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC PARK.