The CR Parks Foundation is a grassroots volunteer citizens’ organization founded by members of the Cedar Rapids community who recognized a need to raise private funds for the Cedar Rapids park system for expansion and improvements.
Members of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Waterway commission; Parks Department and City Manager’s office were simultaneously looking for a solution to funding problems.
The Foundation rose out of these discussions and a desire to implement pieces of the city’s Master Plan and Greenway plans, as well as other projects.
The Foundation used privately sponsored projects such as Greene Square as an inspiration for what private groups can do to improve our city.
Especially greenways.
We’re here to cultivate more recreational variety to attract people to the area – in turn increasing economic opportunities in the Cedar Rapids Area.
Community residents are looking for greater connectivity of trails throughout the city.
Laurie Worden | President
Community Volunteer and Career Coach
Jackie Thompson-Oster
Director of Site Development
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Heather Visser
Assistant Controller
ImOn Communications
Esther O’Donnell | Secretary
Community Volunteer
Patrick Alvord | Ex Officio
Principal
Confluence
Duane Jasper
Owner and CEO
Travel Leaders/Destinations Unlimited
Wade Morris | Vice President
Practice Director
The Harrison Group
Dana Moses
Digital Marketing Manager
Fluke Process Instruments
Andrew Ravera
Video Producer
de Novo Marketing
Jenny Skogman | Vice President
Licensed Realtor in the State of Iowa
Skogman Realty
June Schumacher
Community Volunteer
Dina Haveric
ReLeaf Outeach & Communications Manager
Trees Forever
Anna White | Treasurer
City of Cedar Rapids
Lizzie Maske
Strategic Account Manager
Staples Promotional Products
Molly Monk
Carver College of Medicine Collegiate Relations Specialist
University of Iowa Health Care
Hashim Taylor | Ex Officio
Director
City of Cedar Rapids Parks Department
Ali McGrew
Suburban Lumber
Andrea Shanahan
Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust