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Your tax-deductible contributions help expand our service the community and build for the future. Whether you want to help a child or improve your parks system, these 501(c)(3) organizations make an impact.

Gainesville Parks & Recreation Foundation

For two decades, the foundation (formerly Friends of the Parks) has purchased land, developed greenways, and made significant improvements to your parks system. Every year, thousands of people enjoy Gainesville's signature community event, the Annual Butterfly Release at Wilshire Trails. You can support the Gainesville Parks and Recreation Foundation through memberships, sponsorships or by purchasing a bench or tree to honor someone special.

How can you help?

Take a closer look at their achievements and how you can become involved.


Current Projects & Recent Successes

  • Annual Butterfly Release 
  • Wilshire Wonderland of Lights
  • Providing Funding for Brick Replacement Project at Kenwood Park
  • Supporting Partner for Park to Park Connectivity
  • Funding New Greenway Trail Marker Project

Children At Play Fund

How can you help?
So Every Child Can Play

Learning to swim, hitting a homerun, learning to dance and making friends are just a few the memories that last us a lifetime. Join Gainesville Parks and Recreation and let's make sure every child can play. 100% of your gift goes to benefit a child in need.  No amount is too small, but the rewards are huge. 

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Do you know someone who could benefit from this fund? Find out more about financial assistance. 

Tax-deductible contributions can be made to:
The North Georgia Community Foundation
c/o Children At Play Fund
615-F Oak Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
For Credit Card Donations, call 770-535-7880 ext. 222