Harvard parks foundation

Welcome to our parks foundation, where nature thrives and communities flourish. We are committed to preserving and enhancing public parks, creating vibrant spaces that inspire connection, promote well-being, and enrich the lives of all who call this city home.

Upcoming Events

Our Annual Golf Outing

Please join us for our 4th annual "Fore Our Parks" golf outing event. It will take place July 30th, 2025 at Beaver Creek golf course. Please click on the button below to register!

Day of the Dead 2025!

Please join us Saturday October 18th, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM for our second annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration! Please click "Learn More" below to see the schedule of events and location of the event!

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Harvard Parks Foundation

Harvard Parks Foundation

Harvard Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, raising funds to support the City of Harvard

Happy Independence Day from the Harvard Parks Foundation! Have a safe and happy 4th of July with your loved ones. ... See MoreSee Less
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Save the date for the 2nd annual Day of the Dead Celebration! ... See MoreSee Less
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It's 1/2 way through the final week of a special discounted registration price of just $100 per player/cheerleader! Our season will begin the later part of July and we want to make sure you are part of our team(s)!Register this week online at www.harvardstingers.com to receive a discount of $100 per player/cheerleader. Once July 1st hits, the fee goes up to $125 per player/cheerleader. Lock in your registration TODAY. No fee's are due at the time of registration! Check out our website for more information!We are looking for football players at the following levels:Flyweights - 8 and under as of 8/1/2025Middleweights - 10 and under as of 8/1/20257th/8th Graders (7th/8th graders for Fall 2025 school year)We are looking for cheerleaders at all age levels K-8th grade (grades are for the Fall 2025 school year)www.harvardstingers.com to register TODAY!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Volunteer

Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing our city’s parks? Join our cause as a volunteer and be part of a dedicated team that nurtures these green spaces, fosters community connections, and creates lasting positive impact. Together, we can make a difference, one volunteer at a time.

Future Objectives and goals

Check out the City of Harvard’s master plan and visioning workshop for the future development of our public parks by clicking the links below.