The Friends of Crystal Parks raises funds to support Parks and Open Spaces in Crystal, MN.  This non-profit friends group hosts fundraising events; then uses the proceeds to support initiatives like purchasing trees to give away at the city’s annual Arbor Day Event.  If you want to join this group of volunteers to improve Crystal’s parks and open spaces, please join us.

Mission

Our mission is to improve Crystal’s Parks and Open Spaces though projects that:

• Strengthen neighborhood vitality.
• Encourage volunteerism.
• Bring neighbors together.
• Nurture community leadership and pride.

Ways you can support our mission:

• Donate plants to the annual Plant Sale.
• Volunteer to help plan our events.
• Volunteer to help with set-up and day-of needs for our events.
• Become a board member.
• Provide financial support at any level, and receive recognition on our website.

MAJOR INITIATIVES

Friends of Crystal Parks has financially supported an inclusive play area in Becker Park, shoreline restoration of Memory Lane Pond, annual Arbor Day tree giveaway, and other projects that improve our community.
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The Friends of Crystal Parks hosts annual events to support our mission. Including an annual plant sale the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend.

Volunteer Driven

The Friends of Crystal Parks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit led by an all-volunteer board. Our fundraising work helps the Crystal Recreation Department sustain and improve Crystal's parks and neighborhoods; through fundraising, grants, and neighborhood engagement. ​