Our Mission
The California Foundation for Parks & Recreation is a 501c3 organization that was created to receive grants, donations and contributions and apply those funds to educate the public and the profession about the beneficial effects of recreation. In addition, we foster excellence and innovation in community recreation services and programs; fund research relating to the advancement of parks and recreation; support and encourage education in parks, recreation and related fields; and support special projects relating to parks, recreation and related community services with the intent of promoting healthy communities.