Parks for Life Planned Giving Program

Preserving Our Parks for Future Generations

At the Rockford Park District Foundation, we believe parks are more than just green spaces—they are places of joy, connection, and lifelong memories. Our Parks for Life Planned Giving Program offers you a meaningful way to leave a lasting impact on our community by ensuring the continued growth, preservation, and accessibility of our parks for generations to come.

Why Give?

Your planned gift helps sustain and enhance our parks, trails, recreational facilities, and programs, ensuring that future generations experience the same natural beauty and community enrichment that you cherish today. Your support enables us to maintain and improve our parks, provide recreational opportunities for all, and create a lasting legacy of outdoor enjoyment.

Ways to Give

There are several ways to include the Rockford Park District Foundation in your estate planning, each offering unique benefits tailored to your philanthropic and financial goals.

  • Include a gift in your will or living trust, designating a specific amount or percentage of your estate to support the parks.

  • Provide yourself or a loved one with fixed income for life while supporting the parks.

  • Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account to reduce estate and income taxes.

  • Designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy to create a substantial legacy.

  • Donate land, homes, or other real estate assets to support park expansion and conservation efforts.

Your Legacy, Your Impact

By including the Rockford Park District Foundation in your estate plans, you help sustain the parks and programs that make our community a vibrant and healthy place to live. Whether your passion is preserving natural areas, enhancing playgrounds, supporting youth sports, or expanding accessibility, your legacy gift ensures that future generations will benefit from the beauty and opportunities our parks provide. When you become a Parks for Life member, you will annually receive a complimentary gift card to visit one of our Park District facilities! So, you really do get to enjoy Parks for Life.

Join Us in Preserving Our Parks

We are happy to work with you and your financial advisor to find the best planned giving option for your needs. If you would like to learn more about Parks for Life, please contact us today. Your commitment today will make a difference for generations to come.

Thank you for your dedication to the future of our parks and our community. Together, we can keep our parks thriving for life.

💲All donations to the Rockford Park District Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID: 36-3083192

Contact Lori Berkes Nelson, Director of the Rockford Park District Foundation, at loriberkesnelson@rockfordparkdistrict.org