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.

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Upcoming Events

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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Bowling for the Parks 2026

Please join us in February 2026 for Bowling for the Parks. More details are coming soon.

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Our Annual Golf Outing

Thank you to everyone who attended our 4th Annual Fore Our Parks Golf Outing. We appreciate your generous support and hope to see you next year!

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Harvard Parks Foundation

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

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Dia de Los Muertos Brown Bear Youth Folklorico Dancers ... See MoreSee Less

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Don’t forget! Ayer street is happening today! Food, drinks, music, low-rider show, face painting, a mechanical bull, and more! Come down from 1 to 7 to participate in the fun The City of Harvard, Illinois Michael P. Kelly Harvard Parks Foundationn frl ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out the bands at the Day of the Dead Celebration this Saturday on Ayer Street. Another Shade of Grey will be on stage from 1 to 3 p.m., Tamborazo Alegre will be playing from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Los del 608 (@losdel608_official) will be performing from 5:30 to 7 p.m. #harvardil #mchenrycountyil ... See MoreSee Less

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The Brown Bear Daycare Harvard, Illinois Youth Dancers will be performing at 2 p.m. and the Chinelos Dancers will be performing at 5 on Ayer Street this Saturday! #harvardil #mchenrycountyil ... 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.

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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.