Connecting everyone to the wonders of our parks. The Three Rivers Park District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides important philanthropic support for outdoor educational programs and initiatives offered by the Three Rivers Park District, above and beyond what existing park district funding can provide. The Three Rivers Park District Foundation meets the highest standards of the Charities Review Council. Current funding priorities are for Adapted recreation programs for persons of all abilities, Explorer camps and programs for under-represented communities, and Pathways Internship program for youth who may experience barriers to employment. Three Rivers Park District Foundation was founded in 1986 to: -Help promote and sustain high-quality educational programs, services, and facilities. -Further the development, growth, and excellence of the Park District. -Enhance public understanding, advocacy, and use of the parks. -Actively seek, accept, and manage donated funds and property.