Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Winter & Spring 2019 | Page 43

LFPR Foundation FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST PARKS & REC FOUNDATION The Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation helps build beautiful parks, make improvements and expand recreational activities. Community member support of Foundation sponsored events — The Fred Jackson Golf Outing, 4th of July Festival & Fireworks, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Oktoberfest, Cocktails with the Claus,' and Dinner with Santa — raise additional funds to enhance our parks and programs. Below are some of the examples of the impact our “Friends” have made. DID YOU KNOW? • Over $2 Million has been contributed by generous and passionate residents through the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation since its founding in 2000. • Contributions through the Foundation have allowed more than 300 children from financially challenged families to attend Park & Rec programs. • The Pavilion at Townline Park was funded by the Foundation. When you visit, look for the dedication plaque on the west side of the building. • The Foundation acts as a fundraising vehicle for dozens of local community organizations saving them tens of thousands in administrative, legal, tax, and audit costs annually. These include: Wildlife Discovery Center, LFDA Performance Companies, LFBA, Squash Club, Sailing, ELAWA Farm, and Kinderhaven Preschool Academy. • The Friends of LF Parks & Rec Foundation supported renovations that created the upgraded racquetball/squash courts at the Rec Center. • Funds from the Fred Jackson Golf Classic were donated to purchase existing patio furniture and to refurbish countless benches at Deerpath Golf Course by the Foundation. • The Steven Malin Baseball Field at Everett Park, the Daniel Jaekel Basketball Court at Waveland Park, and the Gary Kreischer Batting Cage at Deerpath Park are all Foundation projects - without the Foundation’s structure in place, each project would have set up their own Foundation, wasting tens of thousands of dollars on administrative, tax, audit, and legal fees. • Many of the boats used by our award winning Lake Forest Sailing program were donated through the Foundation. Consider volunteering for the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation! Getting involved is easy and we are always looking for responsible, dedicated people. Call 847.234.6700 or email [email protected]. www. LF Par ks andRec .c om 41