Frequently Asked Questions for Parks and Trails Foundation

Yes, the Parks and Trails Foundation of Cedar Park is a nonprofit organization under the umbrella of the Central Texas Community Foundation. The Central Texas Community Foundation (CTCF) is a tax-exempt public charity created for people like us who want to make a lasting impact on the community. They professionally manage our charitable fund so it can grow over time. Donations are made to Central Texas Community Foundation and are housed in the Parks and Trails Foundation of Cedar Park's fund. Funds can only be used for the Mission of the Foundation and will always be kept in the fund in perpetuity, leaving a legacy for good…forever.

No, we are a separate non profit organization dedicated to supporting the City and its residents in enhancing, protecting, growing and engaging in our parks.

The Foundation was started by a passionate group of residents who love our parks and want to help make them even more inviting and engaging. When the City's PACE (Parks, Arts and Community Enrichment) Board was dissolved, several board members took on the initiative of starting a Parks Foundation to carry on some of the work PACE had done. The City of Cedar Park does a fantastic job with our parks! We are here to bring awareness to the parks and encourage residents to be good stewards of what we have here. 

Our goal is not only to enhance and protect the parks we already have, but we also want to play a vital role in connecting citizens and businesses with the resources they need to better understand how to protect, enhance and preserve the green spaces we have left in our community. We want to engage residents to use and appreciate our parks so they are inspired to become good stewards of the vital and limited resources we have. 

Your donation will help us continue our mission and support our community. The Parks and Trails Foundation is 100% volunteer run and funded by the community. If you would like to support our mission of working to enhance our community by advocating for the preservation, enrichment, and accessibility of parks, trails, and green spaces, please consider a Donation in any amount or become a Volunteer. Join us at our Community Events and spread the word. Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram. Sign Up for our eNewsletter to hear about upcoming events, meet-up, outings and advocacy opportunities.

Have a question or a suggestion? We're always here to help. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.