Our Amateur Sport Grant Program provides funding for equipment and capital projects to qualified non-profit organizations to enhance amateur sport in . We have three deadlines every year:

• January 15th • May 15th • October 15th

Applications and samples can be found on our website.

To see if you qualify or have any questions, please contact Alyshia at 403-974-1070 for more information.

AMATEUR SPORT GRANT PROGRAM Did you know?... Our Grant Program provides funding for: • sport groups of all ages - from young children to senior teams. • all sport types: soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowling, racquet sports, skiing, snowboarding, rowing, boxing...we’ve previously funded over 45 different types of sport in Calgary! SUMMER 2016 NEWSLETTER • equipment and capital projects - you can even include both on your application! Funds are generously donated by the and the When the going gets tough, the tough get going Saddledome Foundation. You can check out our website or contact Alyshia at 403-974-1070 In the case of the 30-year-old Parks Foundation Calgary, this oft-used quote couldn’t be more appropriate for more information. than it is this year. As Calgary suffers through a difficult economic slowdown, PFC will continue to push forward in seeking funding for, and then developing, recreational opportunities that everyone can use and enjoy and that will CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO help maintain both the physical and mental health of all our citizens. Just $2 million is left to be raised to complete the last 10 kilometres of the organization’s biggest project yet — the $50 million, 138 km Rotary/Mattamy Greenway that will encircle the entire city. This one-of-a- PARKS FOUNDATION CALGARY kind recreational amenity — with its wide pathways, wetlands, 20 urban playgrounds — will directly touch 55 Calgary neighbourhoods and 400,000 residents when completed. We continue to diligently work to secure I would like to make a donation in support of Parks I would like to make a: that last sliver of funding. Foundation Calgary to the following project(s): One-time donation At the same time, we will be launching a fund-raising drive for what will become the signature amenity on the Greenway, the David Richardson Memorial Disc Golf Park. Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Regular contribution The proposed Par-66, 18-hole disc golf course is to be located on a 27-acre site in Calgary’s northwest and Building Communities Commencing will be built in memory of Calgary auto industry (Charlesglen Toyota) businessman and avid disc golfer David Area of greatest need Ending Richardson. The course will be one of the best facilities in North America in a low-cost sport (that uses flying discs instead of golf clubs and balls) open to participants of all ages and abilities. Other: Frequency Contact information: Payment information: Already, $235,000 has been raised for this $700,000 park, with an official fundraising launch planned at the beginning of June. Name I have enclosed a cheque in the amount of $ And that is not the only specialty park PFC will seek to get funded in 2016; it has also developed plans for Address Credit card Visa Mastercard the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Memorial Park. City/Province Card number Bhullar, MLA for Calgary Greenway before his untimely death at age 35, dedicated his life to public service, Postal Code Expires Today's Date as Minister of Service where he championed recreation services including parks and playgrounds and, then, as Minister of Human Services, where he reformed the child intervention system. Phone or email Signature In the proposed nearly $1 million Manmeet Singh Bhullar Park, Calgarians will walk amongst five diverse and separate groves of trees, and through five giant steel rings, that merge into one natural space.The rings and Considering leaving a legacy gift to Parks Foundation Calgary? PFC issues tax receipts, as an agent for the City of Calgary, for the trees represent the different communities Bhullar brought together, and his leadership in representing Contact us to find out how. donations of $25 or more all Calgarians.

To obtain a copy of the Parks Foundation Calgary Newsletter online, This park, along the Rotary-Mattamy Greenway near where Bhullar lived, will honour a politician, and a man, who brought people and communities together. please send an email to [email protected] Parks for all Calgarians has meant a history of success for PFC and this year will see completion of the Forest Visit us Parks Foundation Calgary, 225 - 13th Avenue SW, Calgary AB Lawn naturalization park ($177,975 has already been raised), part of an emphasis on parks that bring nature [email protected], (403) 974-0751 @ParksFdnCalgary back to play, encouraging children to exercise their imagination outdoors. Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Parks Foundation Calgary • the rotary Clubs oF Calgary and area • MattaMy hoMes

Rotary/Mattamy Greenway BENCH DEDICATION PROGRAM Thinking of getting a bench sponsored? Here are some available areas: • Devonian Gardens: located in ; benches available in the garden galleries and pond area. • Sue Higgens Dog Park: located in SE Calgary; there are only TWO benches left available for dedication.

 • Weaselhead Area: located in SW Calgary; various benches along the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway pathway. FAQ’s: How much does it cost to sponsor a bench? Rotary/Mattamy Greenway  It costs $3,500.00 to sponsor a bench for a 10 year period. What happens after my 10 year sponsorship period is up? You will be contacted close to the 10 year end-date and given first opportunity to re-sponsor the bench. If you decide not to re-new your bench, the plaque is removed and returned to you - the bench can then be Parks Foundation Calgary sponsored by another party. the rotary Clubs oF Calgary and area • MattaMy hoMes Who can sponsor a bench? The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway is a 138 km network of parks and pathways that connects Anyone can! An individual, a family, a group of friends, co-workers - even a business. Donation receipts are 55 communities around the City of Calgary. Along the pathway users will find unique amenities such as specialty off-leash dog areas, family fitness parks, educational provided for any amount greater than $25.00. wetland interpretive areas, and unique play structures. You can contact Sheila at 403-974-0751 or [email protected] for more information. Communities on the Greenway northwest northeast southwest southeast BUILDING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM • Arbour Lake • Abbeydale • Canyon Meadows • Auburn Bay • Bowness • Applewood Park • Cedarbrae • Copperfield Despite the economic climate in Calgary, the Building Communities Program is thriving due to wonderful • Citadel • Cityscape • Christie Park • Cranston • Evanston • Coral Springs • Discovery Ridge • Deer Run support from the Alberta Government, the City of Calgary and all the hard work from our • Kincora • Monterey Park • Evergreen • Lake Bonavista Funded and Completed community partners. • Montgomery • Redstone • Glamorgan • Mahogany by Year End 2015 • Nolan Hill • Saddle Ridge • Glenbrook • McKenzie Lake Funded and Completed • Panorama Hills • Skyview Ranch • Glendale • Midnapore pathway by the City of Calgary by Yearpathway End 2015 by the City of Calgary We have approximately 17 playgrounds scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2016 including some new • Point Mckay • Stonegate Landing • Lakeview • Parkland pathway by the City of Calgary and innovative projects such as the Forest Lawn Natural Playground (image below). • Royal Oak • Taradale • Oakridge • Seton pathwayspathways not not completed completed • Sage Hill • Patterson • Sundance pathways not completed • Scenic Acres • Shawnee Slopes pathwayspathways constructed constructed by bydevelopers developers Many of our community projects choose to save on labour costs by organizing volunteer installations for • Sherwood • Signal Hill pathways constructed by developers existingexisting pathways pathways • Silver Springs • Strathcona existing pathways their playgrounds. If you have a group interested in helping out please contact Sara at 403-974-0747 or by • Tuscany • Westgate email [email protected] for more information! • Wildwood • Woodbine Recommended Access Points Access Points • Woodlands Fitness Park Nature Park Fitness Park Nature Park

Dog Park Playground This will be the largest pathway system in the world Dog Park Playground

- Naheed Nenshi, City of Calgary Mayor Wetland Memorial At the opening of urban parks and pathways in Mahogany Wetland Memorial

David Richard- Manmeet son Memorial  Singh Bhullar  Disc Golf Rotary/MattamyPark Park Greenway For an interactive map, visit the City of Calgary Pathways & Bikeways app: Calgary.ca For an interactiveCompletion map, Date: visit 2017 the City of Calgary For more information on the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, please visit: ParksFdn.com Pathways90% & BikewaysProjected app:Completion Calgary.ca by Year End 2015

For more information visit: ParksFdn.com You can find directions and maps to some of the recommended access points on our website: www.parksfdn.com Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Parks Foundation Calgary • the rotary Clubs oF Calgary and area • MattaMy hoMes

Rotary/Mattamy Greenway BENCH DEDICATION PROGRAM Thinking of getting a bench sponsored? Here are some available areas: • Devonian Gardens: located in downtown Calgary; benches available in the garden galleries and pond area. • Sue Higgens Dog Park: located in SE Calgary; there are only TWO benches left available for dedication.

 • Weaselhead Area: located in SW Calgary; various benches along the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway pathway. FAQ’s: How much does it cost to sponsor a bench? Rotary/Mattamy Greenway  It costs $3,500.00 to sponsor a bench for a 10 year period. What happens after my 10 year sponsorship period is up? You will be contacted close to the 10 year end-date and given first opportunity to re-sponsor the bench. If you decide not to re-new your bench, the plaque is removed and returned to you - the bench can then be Parks Foundation Calgary sponsored by another party. the rotary Clubs oF Calgary and area • MattaMy hoMes Who can sponsor a bench? The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway is a 138 km network of parks and pathways that connects Anyone can! An individual, a family, a group of friends, co-workers - even a business. Donation receipts are 55 communities around the City of Calgary. Along the pathway users will find unique amenities such as specialty off-leash dog areas, family fitness parks, educational provided for any amount greater than $25.00. wetland interpretive areas, and unique play structures. You can contact Sheila at 403-974-0751 or [email protected] for more information. Communities on the Greenway northwest northeast southwest southeast BUILDING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM • Arbour Lake • Abbeydale • Canyon Meadows • Auburn Bay • Bowness • Applewood Park • Cedarbrae • Copperfield Despite the economic climate in Calgary, the Building Communities Program is thriving due to wonderful • Citadel • Cityscape • Christie Park • Cranston • Evanston • Coral Springs • Discovery Ridge • Deer Run support from the Alberta Government, the City of Calgary and all the hard work from our • Kincora • Monterey Park • Evergreen • Lake Bonavista Funded and Completed community partners. • Montgomery • Redstone • Glamorgan • Mahogany by Year End 2015 • Nolan Hill • Saddle Ridge • Glenbrook • McKenzie Lake Funded and Completed • Panorama Hills • Skyview Ranch • Glendale • Midnapore pathway by the City of Calgary by Yearpathway End 2015 by the City of Calgary We have approximately 17 playgrounds scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2016 including some new • Point Mckay • Stonegate Landing • Lakeview • Parkland pathway by the City of Calgary and innovative projects such as the Forest Lawn Natural Playground (image below). • Royal Oak • Taradale • Oakridge • Seton pathwayspathways not not completed completed • Sage Hill • Patterson • Sundance pathways not completed • Scenic Acres • Shawnee Slopes pathwayspathways constructed constructed by bydevelopers developers Many of our community projects choose to save on labour costs by organizing volunteer installations for • Sherwood • Signal Hill pathways constructed by developers existingexisting pathways pathways • Silver Springs • Strathcona existing pathways their playgrounds. If you have a group interested in helping out please contact Sara at 403-974-0747 or by • Tuscany • Westgate email [email protected] for more information! • Wildwood • Woodbine Recommended Access Points Access Points • Woodlands Fitness Park Nature Park Fitness Park Nature Park

Dog Park Playground This will be the largest pathway system in the world Dog Park Playground

- Naheed Nenshi, City of Calgary Mayor Wetland Memorial At the opening of urban parks and pathways in Mahogany Wetland Memorial

David Richard- Manmeet son Memorial  Singh Bhullar  Disc Golf Rotary/MattamyPark Park Greenway For an interactive map, visit the City of Calgary Pathways & Bikeways app: Calgary.ca For an interactiveCompletion map, Date: visit 2017 the City of Calgary For more information on the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, please visit: ParksFdn.com Pathways90% & BikewaysProjected app:Completion Calgary.ca by Year End 2015

For more information visit: ParksFdn.com You can find directions and maps to some of the recommended access points on our website: www.parksfdn.com Our Amateur Sport Grant Program provides funding for equipment and capital projects to qualified non-profit organizations to enhance amateur sport in Calgary. We have three deadlines every year:

• January 15th • May 15th • October 15th

Applications and samples can be found on our website.

To see if you qualify or have any questions, please contact Alyshia at 403-974-1070 for more information.

AMATEUR SPORT GRANT PROGRAM Did you know?... Our Grant Program provides funding for: • sport groups of all ages - from young children to senior teams. • all sport types: soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowling, racquet sports, skiing, snowboarding, rowing, boxing...we’ve previously funded over 45 different types of sport in Calgary! SUMMER 2016 NEWSLETTER • equipment and capital projects - you can even include both on your application! Funds are generously donated by the Calgary Flames and the When the going gets tough, the tough get going Saddledome Foundation. You can check out our website or contact Alyshia at 403-974-1070 In the case of the 30-year-old Parks Foundation Calgary, this oft-used quote couldn’t be more appropriate for more information. than it is this year. As Calgary suffers through a difficult economic slowdown, PFC will continue to push forward in seeking funding for, and then developing, recreational opportunities that everyone can use and enjoy and that will CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO help maintain both the physical and mental health of all our citizens. Just $2 million is left to be raised to complete the last 10 kilometres of the organization’s biggest project yet — the $50 million, 138 km Rotary/Mattamy Greenway that will encircle the entire city. This one-of-a- PARKS FOUNDATION CALGARY kind recreational amenity — with its wide pathways, wetlands, 20 urban playgrounds — will directly touch 55 Calgary neighbourhoods and 400,000 residents when completed. We continue to diligently work to secure I would like to make a donation in support of Parks I would like to make a: that last sliver of funding. Foundation Calgary to the following project(s): One-time donation At the same time, we will be launching a fund-raising drive for what will become the signature amenity on the Greenway, the David Richardson Memorial Disc Golf Park. Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Regular contribution The proposed Par-66, 18-hole disc golf course is to be located on a 27-acre site in Calgary’s northwest and Building Communities Commencing will be built in memory of Calgary auto industry (Charlesglen Toyota) businessman and avid disc golfer David Area of greatest need Ending Richardson. The course will be one of the best facilities in North America in a low-cost sport (that uses flying discs instead of golf clubs and balls) open to participants of all ages and abilities. Other: Frequency Contact information: Payment information: Already, $235,000 has been raised for this $700,000 park, with an official fundraising launch planned at the beginning of June. Name I have enclosed a cheque in the amount of $ And that is not the only specialty park PFC will seek to get funded in 2016; it has also developed plans for Address Credit card Visa Mastercard the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Memorial Park. City/Province Card number Bhullar, MLA for Calgary Greenway before his untimely death at age 35, dedicated his life to public service, Postal Code Expires Today's Date as Minister of Service Alberta where he championed recreation services including parks and playgrounds and, then, as Minister of Human Services, where he reformed the child intervention system. Phone or email Signature In the proposed nearly $1 million Manmeet Singh Bhullar Park, Calgarians will walk amongst five diverse and separate groves of trees, and through five giant steel rings, that merge into one natural space.The rings and Considering leaving a legacy gift to Parks Foundation Calgary? PFC issues tax receipts, as an agent for the City of Calgary, for the trees represent the different communities Bhullar brought together, and his leadership in representing Contact us to find out how. donations of $25 or more all Calgarians.

To obtain a copy of the Parks Foundation Calgary Newsletter online, This park, along the Rotary-Mattamy Greenway near where Bhullar lived, will honour a politician, and a man, who brought people and communities together. please send an email to [email protected] Parks for all Calgarians has meant a history of success for PFC and this year will see completion of the Forest Visit us Parks Foundation Calgary, 225 - 13th Avenue SW, Calgary AB Lawn naturalization park ($177,975 has already been raised), part of an emphasis on parks that bring nature [email protected], (403) 974-0751 @ParksFdnCalgary back to play, encouraging children to exercise their imagination outdoors.