SAN ANTONIO PARKS FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
The San Antonio Parks Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide enhancements to parks and the park experience in the City of San Antonio and Bexar County which improve the quality of life for all of our citizens. Organized in 1981, the foundation works closely with the City's Department of Parks and Recreation, the County of Bexar, and the Downtown Operations Department. Funding for parks projects is provided from foundation and corporate grants, and individual gifts which are solicited by grants written by the Parks Foundation staff. In addition to providing monetary support for park projects and managing the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park, the foundation acquires land for dedicated park space and natural areas through the donation of land or purchase. Total land acquisition through 2021 is over 350 acres, which the City of San Antonio received at no cost. The proceeds from our membership program, along with five large events, Fest of Tails at McAllister Park, Chaparral Music Festival, San Antonio’s Official July 4th Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park, Jazz'SALive in Travis Park, and Celebrate San Antonio on New Year’s Eve assist the Foundation in maintaining the operating budget.
About This Cause
We strive to achieve excellence in parks in many ways: - Raise funds for park projects through individual and corporate giving, as well as grant requests - Operate the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park as a free, public, pet friendly attraction and offer multicultural programs including unique artistic and culinary experiences and seasonal music performances -Produce Outside for All, an annual community discussion of issues and solutions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion on a broad level - Serve as an ex-officio representative on the Parks & Recreation Board - Assist individual park “friends” groups and conservancies through best practices education, accounting support, and improved social engagement - Promote and activate conservation efforts - Acquire land for dedicated park space and natural areas through the donation of land or purchase - Produce large free events that reach 300,000+ community members annually, including: Celebrate San Antonio® on New Year’s Eve in Downtown SA Fest of Tails®, a kite festival and dog fair in McAllister Park Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival®, Texas-centric western heritage and cultural storytelling and experiences and an official Fiesta® event 4th of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park - a red, white and blue salute Jazz’SALive®, a music festival in Travis Park since 1984 featuring national and regional talent Ways We Are Part of the Solution: - Floating islands of lilies and cannas installed in the Japanese Tea Garden help to conserve water in the 100,000 gallon ponds - Free public outdoor festivals and events engage the community and improve our quality of life - A new dog park will revitalize Maverick Park and provide pet friendly recreation space, an agility course, water bowls and more - Groups such as Friends of McAllister Park and Milam Park rely on the foundation to process their funding needs quickly and securely