San Jose Parks Foundation

Mission Statement

To enhance the recreational, educational, and cultural life of the San José community by encouraging and soliciting support for our City’s parks system.

The San José Parks Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organization that:

• Inspires passion and community involvement in our parks, trails and recreational programs.

• Helps build and develop a world-class parks system by providing private funding for park programs, as well as acquisition, capital improvements and beautification and landscape enhancements.

• Collaborates with the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department, and other community partners.

• Provides a planned giving vehicle for residents to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.