a new joint venture between the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and the City of Grand Rapids to reclaim and sustain parks through volunteerism and sponsorship

We are looking for Parks Alive Leaders (PALs)

Our goal is to have all of our neighborhood parks represented by residents and groups. Community leadership is critical to creating a great park system with ongoing support.

Learn how you can become a PAL

PAL Agreement

Fill out a Park Report Card

Why become a PAL?

PALs will have the opportunity to participate in unique fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and events. We will also work with PALs to check out the tool trailer and organize volunteer projects.

If you want more information on becoming a PAL, please contact kyle.vanstrien@friendsofgrparks.org

We are looking for Parks Alive Sponsors*

Reclaim & Sustain Sponsor
Park Bench Rehab Kit	$50	boards, nuts, bolts, paint

Clean & Green Sponsors
Puppy Pitstop Dog Station	$250	dog waste dispenser & bags
Classic Park Bench	$750	wood & metal
Urban Metal Park Bench	$1500	metal bench
Tree Grove	$2500	10 balled-and-burlap trees

Stay & Play Sponsors
Pedestal Grill	$350	black metal standing grill
Basketball Backboard & Rim	$500	aluminium
Four Seat Swing Set:	$3,000	classic addition to any playground

Please contact Steve Faber at 616-821-8006 or steve.faber@friendsofgrparks.org for additional sponsorship information. Or donate online and designate your contribution for Parks Alive.

Parks Alive sponsors will be recognized on-site through a tasteful donor tag perminently attached to the sponsored item

*Friends of Grand Rapids Parks recently secured a $30,000 challenge grant from the Steelcase Foundation. Each corporate or business sponsor will have their gift matched 1:1 until January 10th, 2013. So not only will your contribution make a direct impact in a local park, it will help support the program's volunteer engagement, park improvement and community education efforts.