The History of 

Friends of Platte County Parks & Recreation

 

The Friends of Platte County Parks and Recreation was incorporated as a Public Benefit Missouri Non-Profit in 2006.  In early 2007, the Friends group gained 501c3 status by becoming a part of the Northland Community Foundation/Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.

 

Volunteers in our Platte County community saw a need for raising awareness of the Parks, Trails, Community Centers and other amenities that had been developed since the citizens passed a 1/2 cent sales tax in the year 2000.  We want every citizen to experience first hand the Premier Parks and Amenities being developed right here in Platte County! 

 

You will find a list of parks, trails and recreational amenities you can enjoy in Platte County on the Park Maps page of this web site. 

 

 

PROJECTS AND GOALS

Raise awareness of the organization and its purpose:

-         Inform citizens through website and contact data base

-         Develop and distribute news about parks, trails, recreation and the   Friends group

-         Plan events for fun and knowledge

-         Provide guest speakers to other groups and organizations

Preserve and enhance our parks, trails and recreational amenities:

-         Involve citizens in actively engaging in recreation and volunteer opportunities

Support and promote our parks, trails and recreational amenities:

-         Connect with communities and organizations, develop mutually beneficial relationships for common purposes and support

Advocate for strong parks, trails, recreational amenities and opportunities in Platte County