Partners in Community Service Since 1973

Who We Are and What We Do…

The Apex Park and Recreation District Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to support Apex Park and Recreation District’s efforts to deliver quality community recreation.

This is achieved through the efforts of a 15-member volunteer board—civic and business leaders with diverse backgrounds and a strong tradition of community service.

  • President: Rich Garrimone
  • Vice President: Dawn Erickson
  • Secretary: Betty Shuster
  • Treasurer: Alan Robinson
  • Directors: Ruth Carter, Trish Frederick, Don Hagen, Luke Heesacker, Sherri Heronema, Lee Humrich, Barb McEahern, Tom Melander (Web Master), Phil Millett, Shirley Welch, and Bob Whitfield.
  • Honorary Members: Frank Martinez and Bonnie Souder.

Throughout its history, Foundation members and friends have dedicated their time, talent and resources to help Apex Park and Recreation District expand and improve its facilities and programs.

Over the years, the Foundation has completed a wide range of projects—building park pavilions and playgrounds, purchasing equipment for programs, helping meet transportation needs for youth and seniors, renovating facilities, starting a memorial tree program, and much more.

Our Funding Philosophy….Lasting Benefits For The Local Community

The Foundation’s spectrum of projects is broad, but there is one important common theme: providing a significant and lasting benefit to the local community. Board members carefully evaluate each project for its potential to improve programs today and for years to come.

Sponsor Benefits

  • Your contribution stays in the community, helps the community and is seen by community members.
  • Your efforts are recognized in a variety of Apex Park and Recreation District and APRD Foundation publications, on banners, dasher boards, programs, press releases and more.
  • The Foundation focuses on a wide range of improvements to community recreation facilities and programs.
  • You benefit from the positive impact of a well-run, popular event.
  • Your contribution helps make recreation affordable for low and middle-income community members through the Foundation’s scholarship program.

MAJOR EVENTS

Golf Tournament

Since 1981, this late-summer classic has been one of the Foundation’s major annual fund-raisers. It’s a true community event, offering excellent visibility for sponsors and donors. A classy and well-run event, it consistently performs well year after year.

Father’s Day Car/Cycle Show

This event is a perfect package for fathers and families—cars, food, music and a 5K run/1K fun run & walk!

Free to the community, proceeds from the entries go to benefit the Foundation. It’s grown steadily since its inception in 2005.

Silent Auction

This was a new event held in 2011 and was held at the Apex Recreation Center. For the first time, we had on-line bidding so that you could bid days before the auction or while you were watching a hockey game. The silent auction was a success and we look forward to holding it again next year.

BECOME A PARTNER IN COMMUNITY RECREATION

There are so many ways to help! As you decide, keep two things in mind:

  • 100% of your contribution goes toward local youth and senior recreation programs and facility improvements. NO administrative costs.
  • The APRD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible.

SUPPORT APRD FOUNDATION AND FUND-RAISING EVENTS

Your sponsorship commitment is welcome and vitally important. You can support events through monetary contributions, in-kind donations and volunteerism. Here are the benefits of contributing to an Apex PRD Foundation event:

DONATE TO CURRENT FOUNDATION EVENTS

Each year the Foundation selects one or more projects to support with the funds it raises. You can designate your donation for current projects, all of which go to support youth and senior recreation programs and facility improvements.

DONATE FUNDS TO FUTURE PROJECTS

The Foundation has established an endowment fund, setting aside monies with the eventual goal of a standing account with interest earned going toward additional projects. Your donations would support quality, affordable recreation for the future.

No matter what the amount, your help is deeply appreciated. For more information on events, call 303-403-2516.

PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION

2000-Present: $271,000 in improvements, including:

  • Gymnastics for the new Apex Simms Street Center
  • Pioneer Park Playground and Shelter
  • Indian Tree fountain, agitators, outdoor clock, par 3 announcement board, benches, concrete pads, fence
  • Apex Center tot swimming instruction dock and TV upgrades in fitness area
  • Arvada Tennis Center – tennis court renovation
  • Leisure Arts Center pottery program improvements
  • Scoreboards at Lutz and Indian Tree
  • Lutz Field backstop covers
  • Youth gymnastics program equipment upgrades
  • Community Center restroom, computer lab remodel, McCormack Hall chairs
  • Handicapped-accessible van and conventional van
  • Handicapped player golf cart
  • Meyers Pool – portable access steps, instruction stand, rock slide, lane ropes, scoreboard, diving boards
  • North Table Mountain Park playground
  • Garrison Street Center gym renovation, lighting and HVAC improvements
  • Apple Meadows Skate Park
  • Indian Tree artificial turf on driving range

1984-2000: $532,000 in improvements, including:

  • Garrison Street Center renovation
  • Meadowbrook Park playground
  • Racquetball &Fitness Center
  • Ralston Recreation Center playground
  • Indian Tree Golf Course renovations
  • Gail Stout Playground
  • North Jeffco Park Plaza and playground
  • Audio/visual and transportation equipment
  • Senior Recreation Center improvements
  • Allen House Pavilion
  • Pioneer Pavilion

From 1983 back to 1973, funds were raised for various projects and programs totaling about $400,000

To learn more about how you can support the Foundation and its efforts to provide excellent community recreation, call 303-403-2516.

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