Donate to the Parks
Make a difference in your quality of life and that of future generations

Contributions from many individuals, businesses and family foundations allow Three Rivers Park District to expand and enhance its services beyond those provided through taxes and user fees.  Financial contributions support park programs such as water quality, plant communities, public safety, accessibility equipment and services, wildlife, trails, and scholarships for groups and individuals of any age. The Park District welcomes donations of time, money or property.

There are many ways to make these important contributions to the Park District:

Friends of Three Rivers Park District
Help continue a legacy of environmental stewardship, parks and trails by making a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of Three Rivers Park District. As a contributing Friend of Three Rivers Park District, you have the option of making a general contribution or directing your gift to your area of passion. Consider the possibilities: scholarships for schools and individuals; park, trail, nature center and history site improvements; natural resources research, preservation and restoration; or youth development through golf. Endowment and legacy-giving opportunities also are available.
Learn how you can become a Friend of Three Rivers Park District.

Friends Newsletter Highlights Donation Opportunities (PDF: 1 MB)

Clifton E. French Endowment Fund for Excellence in Parks and Recreation
The Clifton E. French Endowment Fund was established by the Park District Board of Commissioners in July 1984 to recognize Clif French's commitment to excellence during his 22 years of service as Superintendent of the Park District. Earnings of the Fund will be used to underwrite special projects of significance to the Park District for which funds are otherwise not available. Projects may be undertaken in cooperation with other organizations that might also benefit. Learn more about the Clifton E. French Endowment Fund.

The Three Rivers Park District Foundation Inc.
The Three Rivers Park District Foundation (formerly the Hennepin Parks Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which supports the Park District through donations and grants.  Established in 1986, the Foundation’s efforts have resulted in significant support for Park District initiatives including reforestation projects, outdoor education and recreation programs, and improvements to park facilities and trails. 

Contributions to the Foundation may be directed to a specific initiative or can be undesignated.  To contribute, you can send a check payable to the Three Rivers Park District Foundation, 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN  55441. More information is available at 763/559-6707 or Foundation@ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org.

Volunteer
Join the team of more than 800 volunteers who contribute their time, energy and enthusiasm towards helping Three Rivers Park District accomplish its mission of promoting environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system.
Learn how you can volunteer.

Planned Estate Giving
By including Three Rivers Park District in your will, you can make a lasting gift that will be enjoyed by generations to come. For more information, call 763/694-7629.

Forests Forever
Commemorate a special occasion or honor a loved one with the lasting, loving gift of a tree planted in Three Rivers Park District. Gift givers can choose from a simple tree planting ($25), a recognition tree with choice of location and planting ceremony ($250), or a reforestation planting ($1,000 and above). Learn more about Forests Forever.

The First Tee of Three Rivers Park District
The First Tee of Three Rivers Park District is a youth development program that combines golf instruction with invaluable life-skills education.  Participants learn the importance of maintaining a positive attitude; how to make decisions by thinking about the possible consequences; how to define and set goals; and how to transfer values such as responsibility, honesty, integrity, respect, confidence and sportsmanship from the golf course to everyday life. The First Tee is for all kids, with priority given to underrepresented populations including girls, young golfers with disabilities, minorities and those with financial need. Your cash donation will help fund golferships and outreach programs, purchase equipment,  provide range and course access, offer professional teachers/mentors and much more.  To donate,  please call 763/694-7669. Learn more about The First Tee.

You also may contribute to The First Tee through your support of one of the following programs:

• Adopt a Sprinkler Head Cover
  Even someone who “has everything” probably does not have a Three Rivers Park District golf course sprinkler head cover adopted in their name! Sprinkler head covers can be adopted at Baker National Golf Course and Eagle Lake Golf Center’s Eagle Course. Donations help support The First Tee. Sprinkler heads may be engraved with an individual name ($75), family name ($100), or business name ($200). Donors select the sprinkler head’s location, where it will remain for two years. At that point, donations can be renewed or Three Rivers Park District will mail the sprinkler head to the person, family or business for whom it is named. Sprinker head donations are tax-deductible, excluding the $15 cost of the cover. To adopt a sprinkler head cover call 763/694-7669.
  
  
• Donate Used Golf Clubs
  Help support The First Tee of Three Rivers Park District's youth golf program by donating your used golf clubs. Clubs can be dropped off at Baker National Golf Course, Cleary Lake Golf Course, Eagle Lake Golf Center and Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center. Clubs will be fit to the kids and then distributed OR sold to a local retailer with proceeds used to buy kids’ club. Either way, it’s a WIN for the kids! We also accept used bags and need putters! Your donation is tax-deductible. For more information, call 763/694-7669.