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Parks Foundation of Franklin Park
The Parks Foundation of Franklin Park is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2002. The Parks Foundation of Franklin Park is dedicated to assisting the Park District of Franklin Park in providing financial assistance for recreational opportunities for in-district residents dealing with financial hardship. Our mission is to identify and respond to recreation opportunities that enhance programs, parks, and facilities through community leadership and support.
Apply for our Financial Assistance Program by clicking here
Qualifications and Limitations for Financial Assistance
- All applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Park District of Franklin Park.
- Scholarships are available for all recreation programs,
- Financial assistance is limited to one program, per person, per seasonal brochure, up to $100, and $500 per family per year. Applications must be completed seasonally. Granting of approval does not ensure continued approval for succeeding programs or seasons.
- Placement in requested program(s) is based on class availability.
- Participant’s portion of payment is due at time of registration.
- Delinquency on participant’s portion of the payment may result in ineligibility for future program participation and/or financial assistance.
- All registration policies and procedures apply to financial assistance/scholarship applicants.
- Financial assistance will be awarded on a first come first served basis, based on need and availability of funds. The Parks Foundation reserves the right to approve full or partial funding or deny an applicant’s request.
For information on donating to the Parks Foundation of Franklin Park, please call (847) 455-2852.