We are a 501(C)(3) corporation, 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.
How To Donate
Donate Online
Donate by Mail
Processing donations online often incurs processing fees. To ensure the full amount of your donation can be put to use, you can mail a check directly to Western Springs Friends of the Park Foundation:
Western Springs Friends of the Parks
Attn: Angelo Velliotis
4400 Central Avenue
Western Springs IL 60558.
Please specify if there is a specific project you want to support. Otherwise donations will be applied to the general fund.
Get Involved
Organize a Project – Have an idea for a Parks related project? Please contact us to discuss how we can work together.
Join the Friends of the Parks – Please reach out if you’d like to get involved on a regular basis and support our mission.
Assist in spreading the word about the Friends of the Parks
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