About Us
About Us
To support a thriving system of parks, trails, and facilities for all Rochester residents and visitors.
The Rochester Parks Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Rochester, Minnesota’s parks, trails, and recreational activities to ensure an active, healthy, and vibrant community for all Rochester residents and visitors.
We will do this by
- Raising funds in support of park system’s identified priorities/projects
- Engaging community members and volunteers in parks-related activities
- Promoting and advocating for the City of Rochester’s park system
Rochester Parks Foundation’s fundraising and community engagement activities
align with the park system’s master plan and
identified priorities
support projects that benefit
large segments representative
of the community
focus on new, replacement, or upgrading initiatives, rather than on-going operations or maintenance
Rochester Parks Foundation Board Members
Paul Widman
Ex-officio Director
Rochester Park & Recreation
Gary Neumann
Guest President
Rochester Park Board
Founding Members 2018
Andy Masterpole
Shaun Palmer
Joanne Rosener
Abe Sauer
Paul Widman
Board Members
Tori Boomgaarden Gross
Co-chair and Community Engagement
John Harris
Co-chair
Aunna Jonsgaard
Treasurer
Barb Hudson
Secretary
Lorie Luedke
Communications
Erin Sexton
Fundraising
Rebecca Tesch
Paul Widman
At-large, Parks & Recreation Department
Gary Neumann
At-large, Parks Board Chair
