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Friends of the Parks Foundation

Friends of the Park
530 Bernard Dr.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone:
(847) 850-2190

Board Of Directors:

  • John Green, President
  • Katherine Hedlund, Vice President
  • Jane Dibbern, Treasurer
  • Michael Rylko, Secretary
  • Lynne Schneider
  • Harry Shaw
  • Steve Antman

For more information, please contact: Mike Terson, Public Relations & Marketing Manager at (847) 850-2116


Our Mission

For the physical and recreational well-being of the residents of Buffalo Grove Park District, the Friends of the Parks Foundation is dedicated to supporting the district in the development and enhancement of its programs, services, facilities & planning.


Our Purpose

The Friends Of The Parks Foundation has been established to:

Help insure continued, measured growth and enhancement of facilities and services.

Provide additional forums and communication channels within our District

Recognize quality and excellence in recreational programming, encourage and facilities continued development

Supplement shortfall from tax revenues & program fees


The Organization

The Friends of the Parks Foundation has been formed to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as a non-profit corporation in the State of Illinois. The Foundation promotes active involvement of general membership. Our direction will be determined by the needs of the community we serve.


The Method

The Friends of the Parks Foundation has been formed to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as a non-profit corporation in the State of Illinois. The Foundation promotes active involvement of general membership. Our direction will be determined by the needs of the community we serve.

In addition to special fundraising events, the Foundation plans to accomplish its goals by soliciting membership and other tax-deductable contributions from individuals, businesses, community organizations and other foundations.

We, the members of the Friends of the Parks Foundation, accept the challenge to maintain the highest standard of recreational opportunities from our district. We ask that each of you join with us for the benefit of ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our community


Buffalo Grove Park District | 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | Voice: (847) 850-2100 | Fax: (847) 459-5741