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What is the Fund for Parks and Recreation?
The Fund for Parks and Recreation ("the Fund") was established as a 501c3 charitable corporation 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."

Are donations and contributions to the Fund tax deductible?
Yes, the IRS recognizes the Fund as a 501c3 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.

What are some of the programs/purposes I can donate toward?
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 by credit card. Online

Who can I contact for additional donation and sponsorship opportunities?
Please call (617) 961-3039 for specific donation and sponsorship opportunities, or email parks@cityofboston.gov

Tree and Bench Donation Program
Trees and Benches make great gifts and benefit your favorite park. 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. Questions? Please call 617.635.4505 and ask to speak to the Donation Program Manager or download the policy and application here.
Download Tree and Bench Donation Application

Checks can be mailed to:

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

For credit card donations, please call (617) 961-3039.