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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.

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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
Featured project

Healthy Parks, Healthy You

The "Healthy Parks, Healthy You" partnership between the Foundation, Dean/SSM Health, and Dane County Parks aims to promote the connection between parks and physical and mental health.

See all our projects
Special Projects
$800,000+
raised for the Endowment
900+
Foundation supporters
4,200+
Parks' volunteers supported
$52,000+
awarded towards volunteer efforts
Featured Partnership

Healthy Parks, Healthy You

In a three-year partnership with SSM Health and Dean Health Plan, 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:

Raising awareness for the parks
Getting youth engaged in nature
Encouraging seniors to stay active
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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