Batavia Parks Foundation

The Batavia Parks Foundation needs your help!

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!

• Volunteer
  Become a Friend of the Park and help us keep Batavia beautiful. Come to one of our events, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media to find more opportunities to volunteer.

• Order Merchandise
  100% of the proceeds from all sales goes back to the foundation to support Batavia Parks. Find our items for sale at local events or contact us directly to see if we have what you are looking for.

• Donate
  The most direct way to support the Parks Foundation. Find us Venmo @bataviaparksfoundation or mail a check to 327 W. Wilson, Batavia, IL 60510 C.O. Parks Foundation

Contact

bataviaparksfoundation@gmail.com

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.

Funded Projects

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.

Batavia Parks Foundation Mission Statement:

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 and share your experience and skills by contributing to this organization!

MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Britta McKenna Foundation President	Stefin Steberl Foundation Vice President	Sarah Ryerson Foundation Secretary
Dawn Moecher Treasurer	Mike Burke	Nikki Kazadi
Laura O'Brien	Stan Oke	Katie O'Brien
Adam Thorne