Topics Related to Recreation Grants and Outreach

Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Receives Million Dollar Donation for Restoration, Education, Accessibility

A gift of more than $1 million from Ms. Barbara Rose McIntyre to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund will be directed to projects including restoration, education and accessibility for children. 

Local Parks Projects Awarded McIntyre Gift Funds by Parks and Recreation Authority

The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded three local park projects a total of $491,893 in grants from the bequest of Ms. Barbara McIntyre to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). All three selected projects are in Tier 1 Counties. Local park-project proposals from across the state were evaluated based on inclusion of child-focused facilities and activities, ADA accessibility, and environmental education.