Porter County Parks Foundation

Porter COunty Parks Foundation

Welcome

The Porter County Parks Foundation Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which serves the residents of Porter County, Indiana and supports the efforts of its local government through the Porter County Parks & Recreation Department and its Park Board. The newest project completed by the Foundation is the Horton Family Children's Education Center, which was completed in the Fall of 2019. The heated building, which will dual as a state-of-the-art STEM learning center, has a comfortable capacity of 75 guests and includes a kitchen, tables, chairs, indoor bathrooms, including an extension of outdoor bathrooms for everyday use. The facility is now available for rental reservations through the Porter County Parks & Recreation Department.

OUR PURPOSE

The core dynamics of the Porter County Parks Foundation is to hold property and fund the development and programming of public lands and parks within Porter County, Indiana. It is committed to public education in matters of conserving agriculture, maintaining land as a natural resource, and the practice of creating and supporting a sustainable environment through community partnerships, volunteerism and financial donations . Its primary function is to raise money through solicitation, grants, and public events while being fiscally responsible. These monies help to support land acquisitions, programming, and scholarships for the further development of public programs. The Board Members of the Porter County Parks Foundation work hard to provide its communities with access to high quality educational and recreational programs for families at a substantially reduced cost.

We believe in promoting green space preservation projects and the use of our county parks

by supporting programs offered by our Porter County Parks & Recreation Department.

First Let'S HAVE some FUN!

Camp FUNset

The Porter County Parks Foundation helps to support programming throughout the Parks–notably Camp FUNset, a summer camp at Sunset Hill Farm Park which provides affordable day-long care, adventure, and outdoor learning to hundreds of children each year. PCPF strives to provide scholarships to many families in need of support to send their children to Camp FUNset.

Now let's TALK STEM

Parks & STEM

The Porter County Parks Foundation will promote STEM programs at our new Horton Family Children's Education Center. STEM programs teach our children about the four disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These programs will provide hands-on and relevant learning experiences.

STEM programs help students understand the world around them. STEM programs will help promote learning through concepts of innovation, problem-solving, crtitical thinking, and collaboration.

Let's POWER UP!

Anti-Bullying & Character Building

We also support the Anti-Bullying and Character Building programs which are designed to teach students and other groups the "Positive Power" of working together in an outdoor, challenge based setting.

WE PROUDLY SERVE

THE RESIDENTS OF PORTER COUNTY TO HELP OUR FAMILIES

ENJOY THE BEAUTY

AND SPLENDOR

OF OUR PARKS

ABOUT US

The Porter County Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1984.

Structured as a foundation under the control of a citizen membership, PCPF's Board of Directors

consists of members chosen throughout the county to bring a well-rounded

perspective of the needs within their communities.

PCPF's board shall not exceed a maximum of 16 directors that will provide oversight of its daily operations.

PCPF contributes its support to the continued efforts made by the Porter County Parks & Recreation Department.

The county maintains seven properties countywide that include Sunset Hill Farm County Park,

Brincka Cross Gardens County Park, The Calumet Trail, and Dunn’s Bridge, which are developed for public use.

Aukiki Park, Brookdale, and Hawk Ridge are current efforts seeking partnerships and funding for further development.

Now Available to Rent

The Grand Opening of the Horton Family Children's Education Center was held in December 2019.

The HFCEC is available for rental through the Porter County Parks & Recreation Department.

The Center will promote STEM programs and offer a variety of events for our community to enjoy.

Join us by supporting this cause to help continue our efforts by making a donation today!

BECOME A "FRIEND OF THE PARKS"

Become a Donor Subscriber and join our cause with a Monthly or Annual recurring donation. As a Friend of the Parks, your committment will help us to guarantee that funds are available for special projects, park programs and community events that every family can enjoy! Select your amount from the drop down menu and subscribe today!

BECOME A "PATRON DONOR"

Help support our efforts with a one-time donation. Become a Patron Donor and join us as we work towards creating educational programs and a beautiful environment for our communities. Make a donation today!

Donate Today!

Mail Check Donations to:

Porter County Parks Foundation

P.O. Box 428

Valparaiso, IN 46384

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