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Omaha Parks Foundation
Playground Initiative Plan 2012-2014
Take Action to Be “Citizens of Initiative”
Make Your Donation Today!
“Again, many communities lack advantages they might easily have if only there was someone
with initiative to suggest that the improvement be made. Nothing holds a community back so
much as does the lack of initiative. One person by a single word or act can set in motion the
machinery which will yield an improvement to which the entire community will point with pride.
But each community must have its citizen of initiative.”
The Omaha Parks Foundation and the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce the 2012-2014 Playground Initiative, a renewable, sustainable initiative connecting public and private funding as a means to achieve timely and continual renovations to existing City of Omaha park playgrounds. You will find more information about this exciting community initiative as well as our endorsement sponsors, and a map of the 15 playgrounds on the following link:
Brochure: Playground Initiative 2012-2014
Maps: Park Maps
The Omaha Parks Foundation and the City of Omaha Parks Department have set a goal to renovate 15 park playgrounds within a three year period. The 15 playgrounds have been carefully chosen based on safety and need. With this initiative, the limited funds available for playground improvement can be augmented by community fundraising, individual and corporate gifts. If your neighborhood playground is not on this initiative list, you still can start fundraising today for your playground. Just contact the Omaha Parks Foundation to get further details at 402-444-5947.
The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department is committing to a 50/50 split with the community, with a cap of $50,000 per playground for equipment and construction. In order to maintain control of risk and liability, all aspects of the renovation will be designed and constructed under the auspices of the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department.
We are looking for the community to take action to be “citizens of initiative”. We look forward to corporations, individuals, groups, neighborhood associations, clubs, etc., taking the initiative to raise funds for their chosen park playground or donating to the initiative as a whole. The Omaha Parks Foundation will make certain the funds are reserved for their chosen park or initiative. Once the Omaha Parks Foundation has received the necessary funds the process of scheduling the renovations on the identified park can begin. Amber Miller, OPF Executive Director, is available to answer questions or assist.
You may reach Amber at 402-444-5947 or email amiller@omahaparksfoundation.org
Tax deductible donations of any size are gratefully accepted. You can donate online by visiting the secured PayPal donation button to the right. Or mail your check to:
Omaha Parks Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Amber Miller, Exec Director
1819 Farnam Street, Suite 701
Omaha, NE 68183
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