ABOUT US

We Make Parks Better.

The San Antonio Parks Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide enhancements to the parks of the City of San Antonio and the County of Bexar which improve the quality of life for all of our citizens.

Organized in 1981, the Foundation works closely with the City of San Antonio’s Departments of Parks and Recreation and Downtown Operations in addition to the County of Bexar. Funding for parks projects is provided from foundation and corporate grants and individual gifts. The proceeds from five large events: Fest of Tails, Throwback Fiesta (an official Fiesta event), San Antonio’s Official 4th of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park, Jazz’SAlive in Travis Park and Celebrate San Antonio (San Antonio’s Official New Year’s Eve Celebration downtown) assist the Foundation in maintaining the operating budget.

In addition to providing monetary support for park projects, the San Antonio Parks Foundation also acquires land for dedicated park space and natural areas through the donation of land or purchase.