Brochures Spring 2018 | Page 8

GO FLY A (AT SUNSET WOODS PARK) Not everyone knows that the Park District of Highland Park has 44 parks and 97 acres of nature preserves. The Parks Foundation of Highland Park was created to support these open spaces, facilities and programs, and to raise funds so that everyone can enjoy a walk in the park. WHAT THE PARKS FOUNDATION DOES: The Parks Foundation bridges the gap between public resources and the need to maintain a vibrant park system as it: • Serves as a conduit for Highland Park residents to make tax deductible donations to the Park District. • • DID YOU KNOW? • Half of the Park District’s operating costs are derived from membership, grants and donations. • Only 6% of resident property tax goes to the Park District. Fundraises for SMILE to ensure every child can participate in programs regardless of their family financial situation. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Encourages advocates to give time, money and talents to the Park District. Parks Foundation may accept contributions, gifts, items or bequests from foundations, organizations, and individuals. You can make a donation online at ParksFoundationofHighlandPark.org or mail your donation to: Parks Foundation of Highland Park, 636 Ridge Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. created to support the mission of the Park District of Highland Park “To enrich community life through healthy leisure pursuits and an appreciation for the natural world”.