Park Foundation Accomplishments

Schaumburg Park Foundation Accomplishments

The Schaumburg Park Foundation has...

  • Funded the Pat Shephard preschool scholarships that enable youth from families in crisis to attend Schaumburg Park District Preschool.
  • Raised funds as a recognized 501c3 charitable organization since 1981. 
  • Raised more than $507,000 for development of the Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, a recreation of an 1880s farmstead in Schaumburg.
  • Raised funds for the purchase of Hanna, a milking shorthorn cow common to 1880s Schaumburg, for Schaumburg Park District's Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary.
  • Contributed $60,000 to build Ken Alley Safety Park.
  • Raised $100,000 to furnish the Vera Meineke Nature Observatory at Spring Valley.
  • Contributed and assisted in fundraising efforts of $23,000 for the special needs playground at the Community Recreation Center.
  • Donated land to the Schaumburg Park District for park development.
  • Raised funds to purchase a new community day coach.
  • Sponsored outdoor recreation and education exhibits at Spring Valley Nature Center.

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