PEOPLE FOR PARKS
WHAT WE DO
People for Parks East County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
The mission of People for Parks East County is to promote the health and quality
of life of residents in East Multnomah County through the support and enhancement
of parks and recreation programs. Established by concerned citizens, People for
Parks East County obtained non-profit status in 2003. People for Parks is continuing
to research and further develop plans that address the livability aspects that is
the basis for our competitiveness and economic growth in East Multnomah County.
We invite you to tell us how parks and recreation benefits your life. Please e-mail
rkminden@comcast.net, with any suggestions, facts, or links that might support this
effort. A strong parks and recreation system provides innumerable benefits to the
local community. To better understand the value of parks and recreation, we've listed
the types of key benefits below:
• Economic
• Individual and Family
• Health
• Community and Social
• Environmental