Monroe County Parks & Recreation Foundation

Through the community’s generosity, the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation is able to support park improvements, recreation programs, special events, and youth scholarships.

About Us

In support of Monroe County Parks and Recreation, and through the generosity of the community, the Monroe County Parks Foundation strives to support quality parks, recreation and educational programs, promoting an appreciation of environmental and cultural resources, and preserving green space. The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation remains committed to making facilities and services available to anyone, regardless of resident status, ability to pay, or physical/mental ability.

Since its establishment in 2002, the Monroe County Parks Foundation has supported playground improvement projects, land acquisition initiatives, greenway amenity enhancements, program scholarships, and special events.

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Use OuterSpatial to discover new things, navigate while on the trail or in the park, and connect with others who love to use the Monroe County Park system. OuterSpatial makes getting outside easy by putting information about Monroe County Park destinations – including content, events, directions, photos, maps, and brochures – right at your fingertips.

Our Values

We believe that parks and recreation opportunities are essential to the vitality and well-being of our community. Parks, greenways, and related programming provide opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and connection. Our foundation works closely with the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department to identify and fund projects that improve and expand the Monroe County park system. Here are some of our most recent initiatives.

  • Sophia Travis Playscape

  • Shelter #1 Playground

  • Flatwoods Playground

  • Upcoming Projects

Programs

The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation offers a variety of programs

Upcoming Events

Stay up to date on meeting dates, special events, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Donate

Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to Monroe County Parks Foundation

Donations to the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation might be tax deductible. The Foundation is a 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization. The Foundation accepts all forms of charitable gifts. If you have a specific project or program you would like to support, or you want to donate to your park system, please email John Robertson.

Contact Us

jprobertson@co.monroe.in.us
(812) 349-2800

501 N Morton St
Bloomington, IN 47401