Accomplishments
Achievements and On-Going Activities:
- Raised funds to build the Lion Sam Farrow Amphitheater in Lions Park.
- Raised necessary funds to place a shade structure over the Accessible Playground.
- Purchased portable stage used at special events in Temple.
- Helped fundraise and develop the Pool of Tears Veterans Memorial in downtown Temple.
- Assisted with the purchase of cardiac defibrillators and placement in the community.
- Founded Art in the Park program - placed 16 bronze statues throughout Temple Parks thus far.
- Developed the Memorial Tree Program
- Host Movies in the Park a very popular free community event held every year since 2006.
- Helped fundraise and construct two of Temple's most iconic parks: Whistle Stop Playground and Temple Rotary South All Access Playground.
- Continue to fundraise through Pickets in the Park for the maintenance of the Whistle Stop Playground and the Temple Rotary South All Access Playground.
Contributions can be made by providing:
Temple Parks Foundation
P.O. Box 1586
Temple, Texas 76503
- Restricted funds for specific facilities or park improvements
- Restricted funds for equipment or civic programs
- Unrestricted funds as needed for our parks
- One-time annual gifts can provide on-going support for the Temple Parks Foundation
Temple Parks Foundation
P.O. Box 1586
Temple, Texas 76503