Get Involved

Join us by supporting Rochester’s parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Rochester Parks Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Rochester parks system. We are 100% donor-supported and invite you to become involved by volunteering and/or making a tax-deductible charitable contribution.

Adopt-A-Park

The Adopt-a-Park program is a great community service activity for groups, organizations, families and individuals that helps keep Rochester’s parks clean and looking good. The primary duties of participants is to pick up litter and report any unsafe conditions at the park.

How to adopt-a-park

If you and/or your group are interested in adopting a park download the Program and Agreement file. If you accept all the terms of the program:

Print the the Program and Agreement file.
Keep the Program sheet for reference.
Select an available park from the Parks Available for Adoption file.
Fill in the Agreement sheet.
Mail or drop-off the Agreement at the Park and Recreation Department.

Program and Agreement file.
Parks available for adoption If you have questions, please contact the Rochester Park & Recreation Department at 507-328-2525.

Make a tax-Deductible donation

Your donation to a Foundation project or the general fund allows us to fulfill our mission to keep Rochester’s parks great and make improvements that benefit everyone. If you are making a contribution targeting a specific project, please note that at the time of donation.

Spread the word

Tell your friends and family about Rochester Parks Foundation and our mission. Money is good but just as helpful is helping us by being an active advocate for Rochester’s park system. Email us to have your name added to the list of friends of the Rochester Parks Foundation.

To make a donation by cash or check

Please make checks payable to Rochester Parks Foundation and mail to: Rochester Parks Foundation, PO BOX 6994, Rochester, MN 55903

Corporate gifts and sponsorships

The Rochester Parks Foundation welcomes discussions with area businesses interested in partnering with us to improve the community through enhancements to our public park system.

Please email your contact information to rparksfoundation@gmail.com and a Rochester Parks Foundation board member will reach out to you.

Suggest a New Project

Ideas from the community for new parks projects are always welcome. Please tell us about your idea by completing our inquiry form.

Get Inquire about a new project

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