Partnerships for Parks

The Parks & People Foundation in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks encourages community groups interested in participating in park maintenance and enhancement projects to develop their capacity to become active partners in caring for their parks.

Our grants program provides funding for these community groups and their projects.

These innovative partnerships of public and private organizations can provide an expanded workforce, leverage financial and human resources, and connect education to outdoor learning environments while empowering communities to take control of the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

The Partnerships for Parks program includes assistance with organizing successful events, recruiting volunteers, fund raising, technical aspects of physical improvement activities, making parks safer, building alliances and partnerships, starting a park friends group, negotiating agreements, and providing small project grants.

Currently, there are numerous Park Friends groups, neighborhood organizations, and individuals that have put tremendous effort into park improvements. The Partnerships for Parks program is designed to strengthen the involvement of these organizations by formalizing partnerships with the city and to inspire others to become actively involved in park projects. Groups establishing formal partnership agreements with the Department may also be eligible for partnership investment funds.

To explore your interest in becoming a Park Friends group, obtain grant program information, or learn about volunteer opportunities, email Valerie Rupp or call her at (410) 448-5663 ext. 114.