Board of Directors
Jennifer Dunleavy, Vice President
The Western Springs Friends of the Parks Foundation, a 501 ( c ) (3) corporation, was formed in 1998 for the sole purpose of soliciting, receiving and allocating financial and other resources to fund or enhance capital projects at one or more of the 12 parks in Western Springs. The Foundation operates independently from the Western Springs Park District Board and the normal budgetary processes of the Park District. However, the Foundation Board works closely with the Park Board to help finance capital improvement projects that are consistent with the Park District’s long-range goals and plans. As its first project in the late 90's, the Foundation assisted the Park District in funding a walking and riding path around Spring Rock Park. The Foundation has also assisted in distributing funds raised by neighborhood groups to benefit renovation of several playgrounds over the years. These Parks include: Laidlaw Park, Veterans Park and Ridgewood Park. The Foundation has also contributed funds for other paths at Spring Rock Park and most recently a new pavilion at Laidlaw Park.
If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution and/or become a member of the Friends of the Parks Foundation Board, please contact Barb Kartzmark, Program Coordinator at the Western Springs Park District at 708-246-4225 Ext. 10 or email bkartzmark@wsprings.com. You may also send in the form below to the Western Springs Friends of the Parks Foundation, 4400 Central Ave, Western Springs, Illinois 60558.
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