Launching Spring 2026
Stay tuned to learn more about the Palos Park Recreation Foundation’s mission!
Coming soon
Mission Statement
The Palos Park Recreation Foundation is a community-led, independent non-profit corporation dedicated to enhancing life in Palos Park by supporting meaningful improvements to parks, recreation, and public spaces. Through strategic collaboration and partnerships, PPRF champions projects that strengthen the community, complement environmental resources, and promote well-being for generations to come.
Vision Statement
The Palos Park Recreation Foundation strives to create a united community through vibrant parks, recreation and public spaces to foster connection and well-being for generations to come.
PPRF Goals
To strengthen and sustain Palos Park’s park and recreation system by aligning public resources with private, corporate, and philanthropic support. PPRF facilitates charitable investments in key projects that align to the current and future needs of the Recreation and Parks Department.
To maintain and expand the reach of the Palos Park Recreation Department’s excellent services and quality facilities. PPRF is specifically interested in projects that would not otherwise be possible at scale without additional community resources.
To serve as a conduit for communication, collaboration, and service to shape and sustain a vibrant recreational environment.
To ensure that Palos Park’s Recreation and Parks lands, facilities, and assets meet the evolving needs of our community while maintaining a legacy of care for our physical spaces.
Working Together
February 2026
Meet the Board!
We had our first meeting to kick off the foundation. Meet the board. President Kelly Vincent, Board Members Colleen Costello, John Mahoney, Jillian Lorenz and Larry Wisowaty. We had a veryt special guest at the kick-off…Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters!
