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 Mission Statement

PARC promotes the acquisition, development, maintenance

and enhancement of open space, parks, and recreation and

community facilities in the greater Santa Barbara area as

being essential to a healthful urban environment. PARC

encourages innovation in the development of programs

and facilities that may not ordinarily be supported by

government resources and fosters the more effective

delivery of leisure services and opportunities.

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   PARC photos: Michael and Kirk Douglas, swimming lessons and the teen center  
   
What We Do
  
   

The PARC Foundation was incorporated 1n 1994 to serve
the community primarily by:

  • Developing partnerships and coalitions that provide funding and other resources for parks, recreational areas, programs, facilities and other related special projects or events.

  • Managing endowment funding that supports and secures the permanence of projects or programs. PARC manages the Douglas Family Preserve maintenance endowment fund and the Harriet Miller Youth Fund benefiting the Santa Barbara Youth Council.

  • Sponsoring and holding funds for many community groups and programs that support our mission. These organizations benefit from PARC’s tax exempt status in applying for grants and accepting donations. PARC does not charge for these services.

  • Engaging in special projects – both short and long term. Currently PARC is spearheading a collaborative effort to acquire the National Guard Armory site for community use. Previous projects include Kid’s World in Alameda Park and Skaters Point in Chase Palm Park.

  • Providing grants that support our mission

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