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

Bowling for the Parks

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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Day of the Dead Celebration

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Day of the Dead Celebration. We appreaciate your generous support and hope to see you next year!

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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

Harvard Parks Foundation

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Harvard Parks Foundation
It�#TriviaThursdayrsday! When was the dog park at Milky Way Park completed? (Hint: You can find the answer on our website, harvardparksfoundation.org.) ... See MoreSee Less

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The Harvard Parks Foundation appreciates everyone who helped us set up, sell tickets, bartend, check IDs, clean up, and complete other necessary tasks. This year’s Day of the Dead Celebration would not have been possible without you! ... See MoreSee Less

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We want to extend another huge shout-out to the wonderful sponsors of the Day of the Dead Celebration. We appreciate their generous support! Thanks again to The City of Harvard, Illinois, The Community Foundation for McHenry County (@thecfmc), Brown Bear Daycare Harvard, Illinois, Juanita M Martinez - State Farm Agency, FNBO (@fnbo), The Harvard State Bank (@harvardstatebnk), Sauk Valley Bank (@saukvalleybank), First Place Promotions and Awards (@1stplacepromos), Greenway Storage & Rental, Harvard Chevrolet GMC (@harvardchevroletgmc), Harvard Ford, Maya Storage, and Sustainable Staffing Inc. (@sustainablestaffing) ... 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.