Welcome to the Foundation for Dane County Parks
Providing support and stewardship of Dane County's beautiful park system.
The Foundation for Dane County Parks is a passionate team of people dedicated to raising funds to support all of the Dane County Parks by promoting volunteerism, education, interpretation, and community involvement.
Welcome
Our three focus areas
The Foundation helps keep Dane County Parks healthy through three branches of funding and involvement.
Special Projects
The Foundation has a variety of ongoing projects, like the Accessible Piers, aimed at keeping the Parks healthy and accessible to all.
Partnerships
The Foundation has built various community partnerships that allow for expanded programming, such as the 'Healthy Parks, Healthy You' initiative.
The Endowment
The Endowment, a program of the Foundation, provides permanent, non-supplanting funds for interpretation, education and volunteerism in the Parks.
Supporting Our Parks
Special Projects
raised for the Endowment
Foundation supporters
Parks' volunteers supported
awarded towards volunteer efforts
Featured Partnership
Healthy Parks, Healthy You
In a three-year partnership with Dean Health Plan by Medica, SSM Health, and Dane County Parks the Foundation is working to promote the connection between exploring our local Dane County Parks system and staying healthy. In 2021-2023, programming will focus on:
Health Benefits
Get involved and help maintain our beautiful parks
There are many ways to support the work of the Foundation and help improve the appeal and value of Dane County's park system.
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Providing support and stewardship to all the Dane County Parks by promoting volunteerism, education, interpretation, and community involvement.
