Friends of Illinois Parks supports and promotes park districts, forest preserves and recreation sites in Illinois. "Friends" are individuals and groups who share a common belief in the importance of green space for leisure activities, wholesome recreational opportunities for individuals and families, and the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitat.

FRIENDS OF ILLINOIS PARKS work for park, conservation and recreation goals:

• Advances the acquisition and beautification of parks, open spaces, greenways, trails and bike paths.
  
• Supports the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitat.
  
• Helps find solutions for teenagers and preteens in "at risk" environments.
  
• Supports recreational programs for all ages, from youth to seniors.

Celebrating its ninth year, Friends of Illinois Parks continues to provide leadership in statewide efforts through advocacy, research and funding to promote the protection of parks and open space, and to make recreational opportunities available to all Illinois citizens.

Friends of Illinois Parks continued to assist with funding for the Power Play Beyond School Grant program. Friends of Illinois Parks also provided financial support for research. Last year, studies funded by Friends yielded information to show that more than 75% of Illinoisans believe a park district improves property values in a community. Click here to join Friends of Illinois Parks and help us to address key open-space issues, pursue valuable research and maintain a vital grant program for beyond school activities.

Membership Categories

Ambassador	$1,000
Benefactor	$500
Patron	$250
Sponsor	$100
Family	$50
Friend	$25

Click here to become a "Friend" of Illinois Parks

Ambassadors - $1,000 or more

Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C

IAPD General Counsel, Peter Murphy, presents a Friends of Illinois Parks
plaque to Rob Bush

Bonestroo

Burnham & Flower Group/IPARKS

IAPD Chairman, Mike Krost, and IAPD Chairman-Elect Colette Kubiesa,
present Burnham & Flower Group with a Friends of Illinois Parks certificate.

Thompson Dyke & Associates

IAPD Chairman, Mike Krost, and IAPD Chairman-Elect, Colettte
Kubiesa present Thompson Dyke & Associates with a Friends of
Illinois Parks certificate.

W-T Engineering, Inc.

IAPD Chairman, Mike Krost, and IAPD Chairman-Elect, Colette
Kubiesa, present W-T Engineering, Inc. with a Friends of Illinois
Parks certificate.

Benefactors - $500 to $999

Fitzgerald Lighting & Maintenance