Foundation Party

The Foundation’s Summer Party is a fun, social community gathering celebrating our generous donors and sponsors who have helped contribute to over 20 different projects throughout the Park. The Summer Party is typically held at a private residence within Grosse Pointe Park by a generous host who is willing to open their home for this event.

2025 Summer Party Glorious Gardens

Hosted by 
Amanda and Joe Backer

Thursday, September 11, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 PM

815 Ellair Place
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

$300 per ticket / $175 under 40

Cocktails / Strolling Dinner / Valet Parking

Party proceeds will support enhancements to the children’s pool at Windmill Pointe Park.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the Foundation’s fundraising goal for the Windmill Pointe Park Children’s Pool Renovations project. The Grosse Pointe Park Foundation Party first started in 1984 and raised $3,515. For comparison, the 2023 Foundation Party hosted by John Francis and Kim VanElslander raised $150,000 and we are hoping to exceed that amount this year!