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The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing additional financial support for public parks, and recreation programs of the Carol Stream Park District. It is managed by a board of directors who live or work locally and are passionate about providing a strong financial foundation for parks and recreation in the community.
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is managed by a board of directors who live or work locally and are passionate about providing a strong financial foundation for parks and recreation in the community. We build and strengthen the financial resources of the District by receiving gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments on the District’s behalf. Contributions from individuals and businesses are used to improve or add to existing park projects, programs, or to help fund future projects.
It is led by a volunteer board of directors who are passionate about enhancing recreational opportunities for the community. If you want to make a positive impact in your community, inquire about becoming a board member.
We build and strengthen the financial resources of the Park District by receiving gifts, donations, grants bequests and endowments on the District’s behalf. Contributions from individuals and businesses are used to provide scholarships, fund park and community projects, and program enhancements.
Carol Floren, President
Todd Powell, Vice President
Matthew Barden, Treasurer
Sue Rini, Secretary
Patrice Bedow, Board Member
Donna Freeman, Board Member
Frank Parisi, Board Member
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Larry Driscoll
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing additional financial support for public parks, and recreation programs of the Carol Stream Park District.
Pictured Left to Right: Foundation Members Patrice Bedow, Matthew Barden, Carol Floren; Sue Rini, Staff Liaison; Park District Commissioners Jenn Pauling, Jackie Jeffery, Dan Bird, Sara Witteck, Katie Becker, Adam Parisi, Tim Powers
Not Pictured: Foundation Members Donna Freeman and Todd Powell
On February 9, 2026, Carol Floren, President of the Carol Stream Parks Foundation Board presented a $15,000 donation check to the Carol Stream Park District for its Scholarship Program. This donation was in part made possible by donations from Heritage Presbyterian Church’s Dare to Dream Taskforce which contributed 100% of their fundraising proceeds to the Foundation; the Relay for Life Fundraising Bags Tournament hosted by Village Trustee Matt McCarthy; the Foundation’s signature Duck Race event; and donations from community businesses.
Established in 2014, The Carol Stream Parks Foundation has raised over $50,000 in Scholarship Funds’ and helped hundreds of community members enjoy the benefits for recreation . This ongoing program helps people suffering from financial hardship afford recreational activity fees. Many kids and adults would not be able to play baseball, attend summer camp, learn to swim, attend the after school program, or stay active and connected if it wasn’t for this program.
How You Can Help: Support our Fundraisers. The Carol Stream parks Foundation holds its Annual Duck Race at Coral Cove Water Park . Participants “adopt” a duck for a chance to win great prizes. Proceed from the Duck Race support the Carol Stream Parks District’s Scholarship program and help fund park and facility improvements.
Scholarship recipients are truly appreciative of that great community resource.
Adding amenities to parks and facilities adds enjoyment value for visitors, and enriches our community. Improvements may include extending trails, installation of park benches, trees, playground replacements, and enhancements to the recreation center and other properties. Recent projects include installing two bike fix it stations along community trails. Offering cyclists a quick fix or refill of tire pressure while in route on local trails. The building of Veterans Memorial Plaza would not have been possible without the support of the Carol Stream Parks Foundation and community partners.
How You Can Help: Join the Bike Club »
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation organize a recreations bike club which runs from April through October. Membership Club Fees are donated back to the Foundation for community and park improvements, such as the installation of Bike Fix It Stations and park benches.
