Friends of LaGrange County Parks

MISSION The Friends of LaGrange County Parks will support the mission of LaGrange County Parks through: fundraising and receiving contributions in support of LaGrange County Parks, promoting the activities of the Friends and the Parks Dept.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US! For walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. We encourage families to enjoy all that the park has to offer. Plan on enjoying some goodies with us around the campfire afterward. And tour through the sugar shack before you leave. Event is limited to the first 100 participants. $30 ticket includes: registration fee, event neck gaiter, a pint of pure maple syrup, and a coupon for a bag of maple kettle corn OR maple cotton candy at Maple Syrup Days on March 16 & 17. $15 ticket includes: registration fee and a coupon for a bag of maple kettle corn OR maple cotton candy at Maple Syrup Days on March 16 & 17. Eventbrite Online Registration  Printable Registration - must be mailed with payment.     We welcome event sponsors! Sponsorship Form

About

• The Friends of LaGrange County Parks began in 2011 to support the LaGrange County Department of Parks & Recreation through financial assistance and volunteer projects.
• Received grants to further enhance our parks, most notably a $250,000 grant for the restoration of Mike Metz Fen at Pine Knob Park.
• Participate in various events such as: Maple Syrup Days, Not-So-Spooky, LaGrange County Connecting with Youth, and other programs in support of the Parks Department.
• Sponsor fundraising activities such as an annual Sap Run & Syrup Stroll which is held the Saturday before Maple Syrup Days.

2024 Board Officers

• President, Kathy Hopper
• Vice-President, Eric Maginn
• Secretary, Elma Chapman
• Treasurer, Trenia Bowman

Meetings

• Monthly meetings, days & times vary
• Annual meeting in April for officer election
• Attendance is helpful but not required

Our funds are held by the LaGrange County Community Foundation and are earmarked for park development and programming.

Join!

New members are always welcome!  Membership Application.