Established in 1984, the Grosse Pointe Park Foundation was the first private Foundation of all the Grosse Pointe cities.
It is a non-profit Michigan corporation formed by the action of the City of Grosse Pointe Park City Council. The Foundation is classified as a public charity under the Internal Revenue and all contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible.
Grosse Pointe Park is privileged to have two beautiful lake-front parks:
Windmill Pointe Park & Patterson Park
Windmill Pointe Park
- The Tompkins Center, Atrium, and outdoor patio and grill
- The Dolores and Paul Lavins Activity Center
- The Meade Fitness Center
- The Betty and John Stevens Atrium
- The McKeever Lounge
- The Golden Gym
- Fountain and zero depth pool
- The Okulski Theater and the Carol C. Schaap Theater
Projects in the City provided by the Grosse Pointe Park Foundation include:
- Flowerpots throughout the city
- Kercheval Avenue Lighting
- The Sail of Two Cities Artwork
- A Lena Carlile Public Safety Fitness Center
The foundation has provided grants to our business districts, is participating in the EERV to reduce flooding risks and providing additional capital improvement projects for Public Safety. The Foundation also funded the bronze bust of long time Mayor Palmer Heenhan located at City Hall. These represent the majority of projects the Foundation has had the pleasure of working on. What could be next?
Since its inception, the Foundation has been committed to providing Grosse Pointe Park residents with a model community in which to live, work, and play. The Foundation supports a wide range of projects, including practical and aesthetic enhancements to the City of Grosse Pointe Park. The Foundation relies upon YOU, our generous donors, for project funding. Without donor support throughout the years, Grosse Pointe Park would look far different than it does today. Anyone can be a contributor, and the Foundation accepts all contributions, including cash, stock donations, and real property. Gifts can be donated by individuals, corporations, and other foundations.