"Putting People in the Parks!"
The Batavia Parks Foundation is a nonprofit 501(C)3 organization that supports and develops open spaces, recreational projects and intergenerational play in our community. your support has made great things happen in Batavia!
bataviaparksfoundation@gmail.com
To foster recreation and open space initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life.
Visit www.facebook.com/bataviaparksfoundation for more information! Interested in becoming a Parks Foundation board member? Submit an application
Since its inception in 2005, the Batavia Parks Foundation has raised more than $500,000 in funds and completed a number of capital projects. They continue to search for ways to raise funds and to complete projects that will enhance the community.
Space Net
The Batavia Parks Foundation funded the return of the Engstrom Family Park Space Net, which is enjoyed by thousands of kids.
Batavia Riverwalk & Peg Bond Center
The Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Performing Arts Pavilion were planned and funded by the Batavia Parks Foundation and constructed primarily by volunteers.
Batavia Riverwalk Boardwalk Project
Volunteers completed the Batavia Riverwalk Boardwalk Project in 2014 with $150,000 from the Batavia Parks Foundation.
Bulldogs Unleashed
The return of the successful, fun-filled public art event, Bulldogs Unleashed, in 2018 raised $22,962 for each of the three founding organizations, including the Batavia Parks Foundation, Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Library Foundation.
Engstrom Park Ballfield
In 2019, the Foundation funded the application of a new, high-quality ballfield lime material that will allow wet condition playtime.
PEACE ON EARTH
In 2022, the Foundation raised $50,000 to fund PEACE ON EARTH permanent artwork.
