The Anacortes Parks Foundation (APF), encourages private or public donations of land or money for the acquisition, development, and enhancement of park and recreation facilities in and around Anacortes. The Foundation manages park-related projects and administers charitable contributions for local programs.

Organized in 1994 as a public, non-profit corporation, the Anacortes Parks Foundation coordinates parks and recreation projects throughout Fidalgo Island, working closely with the Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department. The Foundation acts as a conduit for donations of cash, materials and labor, and provides guidance, tax advantages, and accounting and legal expertise.

What We Do

• Offer income, estate and property tax benefits to donors since it has received tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Donations to the Foundation are fully deductible.

• Receive and administer donations of cash, materials, and real or personal property.  These donations ultimately provide for local public park and recreation needs.
• Accept and manage or coordinate projects that are consistent with our mission.
• Obtain support through voluntary individual contributions, service fees, and membership dues which pay the costs of the work of the Foundation.

We Can

• Provide a mechanism for donations which often acts more quickly and flexibly than a government agency.

• Accept gifts of land in advance of obtaining title.
• Be involved with money-making activities in the private sector.
• Help promote an increased county-wide awareness of park and recreation needs.

Local projects which have been supported by the Anacortes Parks Foundation include the Alton R. Daniels Field clubhouse; Volunteer Park baseball field and construction of the concession/restroom building; Ben Root Skate Park; Youth Sailing Program at South Harbor Park; Teen Center; Kids R Best Fest; Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve; Kiwanis Waterfront Park; Kiwanis Meadows; and a new play structure at Storvik Park, recommended and partially funded by Safe and Fun Equipment (SAFE).