November is Friends of the Park Month. For as little as $25 you can become a Friend, earn a perk, and attend the annual Friends’ First Fry. Simply click on the “Friends of the Park” page.
Recent Posts
CUB Bank Becomes a Friend
Mimi Ward, Parks Foundation Board Chair, announced today that CUB Bank became a Friend of the Parks at the highest level – Eagle. “We are delighted that CUB sees the value of being a Friend of the Park. CUB has long been a support of our Parks system. They sponsor sports teams and scoreboards, they … Continue reading CUB Bank Becomes a Friend
Friends Meet First Goal
Mimi Ward, Chair of the Parks Foundation Board, announced Monday that the Friends Campaign has met its first goal and raised $4500 to give the Pool Party Room a complete renovation. Work will be done in the spring once the roof above the pool has been repaired. What is next on the list? Mimi says … Continue reading Friends Meet First Goal
Friends of the Park Campaign Kicks Off
October kicks off the Friends Campaign for Shelby County Parks. Mimi Ward, Chair of the Parks Foundation explains the purpose of the campaign. “The goal of the Parks Foundation is to create a fund which can be used to make improvements that aren’t funded by our tax dollars and program fees. The first priorities are at … Continue reading Friends of the Park Campaign Kicks Off
Riders and Hikers Enjoy Renovations at Shelby Trails
The 4.4 mile Diane’s Trail at Shelby Trails is now wider and safer thanks to the bulldozing efforts of Barry Campbell. Trail work was initiated due to a small encroachment on an adjoining property. Clay Cottongim, Volunteer Parks Consultant, took this opportunity to make major improvements in many sections of the trail including widening, filling … Continue reading Riders and Hikers Enjoy Renovations at Shelby Trails