Iowa Foundation for Parks & Recreation


Our Mission


To provide resources to deliver the benefits of park and recreation to all Iowa communities.
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Founded in 1987, the Foundation has a mission to provide resources to deliver the benefits of parks and recreation to all.

Our Vision


To build a better Iowa through parks and recreation.

Contact Us


Contact us at info@iowaparksfoundation.org

for more information or to get involved or to donate!

View the IFPR Brochure (PDF)
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Highlights of Current Projects and Activities


  • Mini Grant opportunity for communities/organizations with population of 10,000 or less - Application available annually: October 1 – January 31, 2025 - Click Here

  • Provide scholarships to attend various IPRA and NRPA events
    • Terry Trueblood Iowa Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Conference Scholarship – Application available annually: January 1 – February 15
    • National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Annual Conference Scholarship – Application closed at this time
  •  Sole investor of Iowa Parks and Recreation Association’s Women in Leadership Summit

  • Investor of Leadership Institute

Our Purpose

Iowa Foundation for Parks and Recreation is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of and to carry out the purposes of the leisure movement in Iowa by:


  • Working closely with local governments, recreation and parks departments, and private organization to identify and prioritize park and leisure opportunities and amenities

  • Furthering the course of research and development in all areas of leisure in Iowa

  • Providing scholarships on a nondiscriminatory basis regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin to unrelated worthy students enrolled in professional development programs in parks and recreation or related fields of study at post-secondary institutions of higher learning in Iowa;

Fundraising Events and Ways to Give

We have various ways to give to the Foundation, including:


  • Annual Golf Outing
  • Live and Silent Auctions at IPRA Fall Workshop
  • Match Campaign
  • IPRA Conference
  • Corporate Donor Gifts
  • Outright Cash Gifts

Get involved today! Your involvement and generous tax deductible gift will be an investment in the park and recreation profession, as well as, an investment in the betterment of Iowa communities.

2024 Golf Outing - Friday, August 9th

  • August 9, 2024 in Dike, Iowa
  • Link to register: Registration closed at this time
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      Board Recruitment


      Board Overview
      Board Expectations
      View IFPR Bylaws
      Board Member Application
       
      The Iowa Foundation for Parks and Recreation is governed by a 15 member Board of Directors who meets a minimum of twice a year to hold an Annual Meeting and conduct business related to fundraising, co-sponsored programs with IPRA and other items that are central to the mission of the Foundation. The Board is currently made up of professionals, commercial members and retirees. 

      Board Members


      Email addresses will not be posted for security purposes to this page.  To contact the appropriate individual, please use the current Membership Directory (PDF) which can be found on the “Members Side Only” of this website.

       

      Angie Wolf, CPRP (President)            Sales Representative                 

      Burke Playground                                                   
      PO Box 549
      Fond du Lac, WI 54936

      Hannah Angstrom                            (Vice President)                                Recreation Assistant

      Fort Dodge Parks Recreation Services
      617 Central Ave
      Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

      Laura Murphy (Secretary)   
      Superintendent of Recreation

      West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
      4200 Mills Civic Parkway
      West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

      Chad Dyson, CPRE (Treasurer)
      Director

      Davenport Parks and Recreation
      700 W. River Drive
      Davenport, Iowa 52802

      Doug Bylund 
      Director

      Indianola Parks and Recreation
      2204 West 2nd Avenue
      Indianola, Iowa 50125

      Danae Edwards, CPRP
      Recreation Supervisor

      Waukee Parks and Recreation
      805 University Avenue
      Waukee, Iowa 50263

      Geoff Hubbard
      Director

      Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
      10 W State Street
      Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

      Ramona Dillinger
      Aquatic Recreation Supervisor

      Adel Parks and Recreation                         301 S 10th Street                                          Adel, IA 50003

      Doug Foley
      Director

      Manchester Parks and Recreation
      208 E Main Street
      Manchester, Iowa 52057

      Matt Boggess, CPRP
      Director

      Vinton Parks and Recreation                       701 East A Street
      Vinton, Iowa 52349

      Matt Beatty
      Director of Business Development

      Discover Ames
      1601 Golden Aspen Dr. #110
      Ames, Iowa 50010

      Adam Spangler                              Recreation Director

      Tipton Parks and Recreation
      700 Park Rd
      Tipton, Iowa 52772

      Becky Halling                                  Assistant Recreation Director

      Perry Parks and Recreation
      1800 Pattee St
      Perry, Iowa 50220

      Shawn O'Shae                                  CSM - Urban Planner

      MSA Professional Services
      1555 SE Delaware Ave Suite F
      Ankeny, Iowa 50021

      Cody Downs
      Vice President of Operations

      Waterloo Tent & Tarp Co., Inc.                       Shade Creations by Waterloo                  3105 Airport Blvd
      Waterloo, Iowa 50703