Friends of Moline Parks to hold launch party

Jonathan Turner
·1 min read

The new Friends of Moline Parks and Recreation Foundation will hold a Launch Party on Thursday, May 9, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom (1209 4th Ave., Suite 2, Moline).

The Launch Party will include a silent auction and Think and Drink Entertainment’s Parks and Recreation trivia from 7-9 p.m. In addition, Pour Bros. will be donating 10% of that day’s drink sales to the foundation.

Established in 2023, the Friends of Moline Parks and Recreation Foundation was created to support the city of Moline Parks and Recreation Department and their mission to enhance community wellness and quality of life by providing diverse recreational experiences, exceptional park programs, and well-maintained facilities, according to a city release Wednesday.

The Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization, led by a 100% volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of Moline residents.

The Foundation hopes to bring awareness to Moline Parks and Recreation’s projects, facilities and programs as well as help financially support scholarships for Moline youth to participate in free or reduced Parks and Recreation programming, capital improvement projects and more, the release said.

Prospect Park in Moline, in the fall.
Prospect Park in Moline, in the fall.

The Friends of Moline Parks and Recreation Foundation’s mission is to promote the development and sustainability of parks, trails, green space, park facilities and recreation through advocacy and financial support, volunteer opportunities and recognition.

Parks and Recreation operates 23 Moline parks, over 700 acres of parkland, more than 16 miles of bike and pedestrian trails, Riverside Riverslide, and Greenvalley Sports Complex.

For more details about the Launch Party, visit the Facebook event page. For more information on the new foundation, click HERE.

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