About Us

The National Association of Park Foundations is the trusted national leader in providing knowledge, skills and capacity to local park foundations, volunteers and other citizens who work to enhance and strengthen park systems in their communities.

The National Association of Park Foundation's vision is to build effective, active, local park foundations, volunteers and other citizens that support their park systems to enhance the park experience in their communities.

"The Clarendon Hills Park District Foundation is currently working through the IRS Retroactive Reinstatement process. Working with the National Association of Park Foundations has simplified the process for us in a very professional manner. The Association's attention to detail is impressive and persistent. We are proud to be charter members of the National Association of Park Foundations and look forward to working with the Association through our upcoming board development and strategic planning sessions."

John Steeves, President

Clarendon Hills Park District Foundation

"Our agency is eager to be a part of the new National Association of Park Foundations. Our intent is to help our own Park Foundation grow and develop. As funding for improvements and projects decrease, it is imperative our foundation become more active and supportive for the initiatives on the horizon. This seems to be the perfect fit to re energize and engage the foundation leadership. We are thrilled to be part of this new and much needed association."

Mark McKinnon, Executive Consultant

"Be a Person of Depth not just Breath"