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Founded in 1999, the Kent County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and improving park land, protecting the environment, and preserving open space in Kent County, Michigan. We support the mission of the Kent County Parks Department, which is currently responsible for 38 parks and three inter-community trails.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kent County Parks Foundation
P.O. Box 230165
Grand Rapids, MI 49523
(616) 458-2080
info@kentcountyparksfoundation.org

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CHIEF HAZY CLOUD PARK NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Totaling 120 acres, Chief Hazy Cloud Park offers an outstanding natural area to explore and enjoy on the shore of the Grand River. However, the integrity of the park is disrupted by two private parcels that are each surrounded by parkland on three sides. One of the properties is currently for sale! We need to raise $75,000 to be combined with other funds and partners to purchase it.

Click here for more information on the park and how you can help.


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OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENRICH LIVES BY PRESERVING AND GROWING OUR COMMUNITY'S PARKS

We provide resources to help build, expand, and sustain our county parks by:
Engaging the community
Facilitating land acquisition
Facilitating Kent County Parks improvements
Promoting Kent County Parks activities


OUR IMMEDIATE GOALS

We provide resources to help build, expand, and sustain our county parks by:

Expand the land holdings of Kent County Parks (reach 7,500 acres in regional parkland by 2014).

Purchase 120-acre property to add to the undeveloped park in Lowell.

Broaden awareness and support for Kent County Parks throughout the county.

Increase membership program 100%.
Promote and encourage use of Kent County Parks.
PARK RESERVATIONS

For Kent County Park reservations, please call (616) 336-7275, or reserve online at Parks Reservation System.

Click here to MAKE A RESERVATION!

SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

THANK YOU FOR CARING AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING

Your involvement is essential to help our parks continue to thrive and fulfill communities’ recreational needs.
You contributions help to:

  • expand and improve park land
  • reclaim over-used land
  • preserve public open spaces and the beauty of natural landscapes
  • preserve wildlife habitat
  • provide environmental programs
  • provide diverse, outdoor opportunities for recreation throughout Kent County

THE STORY OF KENT COUNTY'S MILLENNIUM PARK AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PARKS FOUNDATION AND SCHULER BOOKS & MUSIC

Full Circle CoverFull Circle: The Story of Kent County’s Millennium Park

Order your hardcover book by sending a check payable to Kent County Parks Foundation for $51.36 (each book is $39.95, plus $2.92 sales tax and $8.50 shipping/handling charges).

Send check to: Kent County Parks Foundation
P.O. Box 230165, Grand Rapids, MI 49523

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