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Donate to Boston's Parks

Parks & Recreation supporters can donate to the Fund for Parks & Recreation online or via personal check. We welcome your donation.

Checks can be mailed to:

Boston Parks & Recreation Department
c/o Fund for Parks and Recreation
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02118

Tree and Bench Donation Program
Honor someone special or celebrate a momentous occasion with a park bench or live tree in one of Boston's parks. All donations help to support parks citywide.
Tree & Bench Donation Program »

Parks Donations FAQ

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What is the Fund for Parks & Recreation: The Fund for Parks and Recreation ("the Fund") was established in 1983 for the "purpose of furthering the maintenance and preservation of parks now or in the future belonging to the City of Boston and providing recreational facilities and programs to the residents of Boston."

Is my donation tax deductible?: Yes, the IRS now recognizes the Fund as a 509a2 charitable corporation.

Can I make a donation for a specific purpose?: Yes, donations are accepted for as specific a purpose as the donor would like.

Whare are some of the programs/purposes I can donate towards?: Some existing programs include Park Rangers, Emerald Necklace, ParkARTS, and donations for beautification of specific parks. Other donor and sponsorship opportunities are available for general parks beautification, historic burying grounds, youth recreation, and others. Donations can also be made for general Parks purposes. Contact us if you have a specific donation in mind

Are there sponsorship opportunities available through the Fund?: Yes, sponsorships are available for specific events, concerts, performances, and youth recreation events and programs that take place in Boston parks.

Is there a minimum or maximum donation amount?: Donations are accepted for as little or as much as a donor would like.

How can I make a donation to the Fund?: Donations are accepted by check or credit card online.

Who can I contact for additional donation and sponsorship opportunities?: Please call (617) 635-4032 for specific donation and sponsorship opportunities or email us at: parks@cityofboston.gov

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cityofboston.gov - Official Web Site of the City of Boston - Thomas M. Menino, Mayor

Donate to Boston's Parks

Tree and Bench Donation Program

Parks Donations FAQ

Parks & Recreation