Milwaukie Parks Foundation

Jacob is a Playground Champion!

Will you join him?!

With a million-dollar maintenance backlog, several playgrounds in Milwaukie need major upgrades and safer play equipment. (Some playground equipment is over 30 years old!)

With Upgrading Adventures - One Swing at a Time!, we turn our focus on much needed improvements to these existing playgrounds within Milwaukie parks.

Milwaukie is known for strong community involvement and support. Join us today with a donation to show your support for revitalizing Milwaukie's playgrounds!

The Milwaukie Parks Foundation, and playground users alike, appreciate your dedication to improving Milwaukie’s parks!

To get us going this giving season, Milwaukie resident Jacob Sherman has pledged $250!

Of course, contributions of all sizes are welcome!

But, anyone who can match Jacob's $250 will be publicly recognized on the MPF website as a Playground Champion! And donors of $100 or more will be recognized as a Playground Supporter!

(Let us know if you'd rather remain anonymous.)

(Donations made during this campaign will be earmarked and awarded to the City of Milwaukie for playground improvements.)

Finish 2022 Strong and Help Bring [Nature] Play to Milwaukie Bay!

Available funding will dictate which project options make it into the final phase of Milwaukie Bay Park development. North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District has placed the design and engineering phase on hold as they evaluate options for available funding.

Now is the time to step up and make a difference!

Together, we have already raised over $50,000 to help ensure that a nature play area makes the cut when evaluating design options. Let's take this time to add to that tally!

Be the match - Double Your Donation!

Three generous donors have volunteered to match up to $2,500 in donations made by the end of the year. That means if we raise $2,500 in NEW donations, we will DOUBLE our money to a total of $5,000!

Become a Matching Donor!

But we could take this even further! If you're inspired by the generosity of our three matching donors and would like to become a matching donor yourself, email us to learn more!

Want to learn more about the status of and plans for Milwaukie Bay Park?

Visit the NCPRD website for the the latest: https://ncprd.com/milwaukie-bay-park-project

Help Bring a Nature Play Area to Milwaukie Bay Park!

Milwaukie Bay Park is a park with a future! After years in the planning and initial development stages, the park’s final financing and design elements are coming together! With the majority of funding already secured, Milwaukie Parks Foundation (MPF) is focused on closing the funding gap. During public comments, the top vote was for a play area that sparked imagination and exploration. To bring that dream to reality, we at MPF have dedicated our fundraising efforts to bringing a nature-play area to this fabulous bay-side location.

Milwaukie Bay Park is located near downtown Milwaukie. Situated alongside the Trolley Trail, near bus lines, and only three blocks from light rail, Milwaukie Bay Park is highly accessible to people throughout the metro area. The downtown area is notably lacking in attractions that invite children to play. The addition of a nature play area creates a centrally located children's gathering place near the heart of the city. Spending time outside and in motion is critical for long-term mental and physical health. A nature play area in Milwaukie Bay Park will be a fun way to engage children with their surroundings. When completed, Milwaukie Bay Park will enhance the lives of Oregonians for miles around!

The Milwaukie Parks Foundation was founded by community members who saw the need for a non-profit organization that could rally the community and support Milwaukie’s parks. Parks are a publicly accessible place for all community members to enjoy. The City of Milwaukie and North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) have worked tirelessly to bring the community’s vision of Milwaukie Bay Park to life. This is our moment to support completion of this meaningful project that will bring continued enjoyment to park patrons of all ages.

Interested in exploring larger sponsorship opportunities for Milwaukie Bay Park?! Visit our website, milwaukieparksfoundation.org, for contact information!

For even more information about Milwaukie Bay Park and Milwaukie's many other parks and natural areas, visit our website!