Bartlett Parks Foundation Fund

Established in 2016, the purpose of the Bartlett Parks and Recreation Foundation Fund is to protect and enhance Bartlett's park system for present and future generations. View the Brochure (PDF)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved allocating a portion of existing fees to the Bartlett Parks Foundation Fund. This allocation ensures sustainable funding which will be used for maintenance and enhancement of Bartlett's parks and recreation system and will assist in enabling projects such as playground upgrades, trail improvements, athletic field upgrades, and habitat preservation. The fees generated and their use will be reported on an annual basis.

Funds accrued for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) that were deposited to the Bartlett Parks Foundation Fund: $13,834.50

Donations can be made online at Community Foundation-Bartlett

Giving Levels

Your generous contribution to the Bartlett Parks Foundation Fund ensures that the responsible and resourceful investments into Bartlett's park system will guarantee current and future generations enjoy our parks and facilities for decades to come. No gift is too small. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to share this opportunity with others as the gift of giving back to nature and our community is ever-lasting.

Bartlett Society

 $5,000.01 and over

Founder's Circle

 $5,000.00

 $2,500.00

 $1,500.00

 $1,000.00

Friend of the Parks

 $250.00

 $100.00

 $50.00

 $25.00

Donors to the Bartlett Parks Foundation Fund may also contribute stocks, bonds, life insurance and/or real or personal property. To discuss these more advanced contributions, please contact a member of the Parks Department who will put you in touch with our partners at the Greater Memphis Community Foundation and their financial advisors to assist with structuring your gift.

2016 Annual Foundation Report (PDF)

Ensuring the Legacy is sustained...

The award-winning Bartlett Parks and Recreation Department encompasses 1,008 acres of stunning parkland that ranges from beautiful, pristine parks to wild, natural hiking trails. The park system serves the thriving City of Bartlett and its nearly 58,000 residents, making it the 11th largest city in Tennessee. Due to Bartlett's success in creating an exceptional quality of life, an awarding-winning school district, a safe community and new housing inventory, young families are expected to continue to lead the community in sustained growth into the coming decades.

That is why the City of Bartlett and the Parks and Recreation Board established the Bartlett Parks Foundation Fund in 2016 as a tool to ensure that the beautiful, diverse and irreplaceable park lands can be maintained and enhanced for generations to come. Imagine new parks, public art in our parks, creative amenities, extended greenways and trails, etc. We are only limited by our imaginations through the creation of this 501(c)(3) tax exempt fund. Your tax exempt donation to the fund can be designated for a specific program, campaign or to the general Parks Foundation.

Whether your interests are those of a serious competitor or a passive participant interested in learning, the Bartlett Parks and Recreation Department offers something for everyone no matter your age. With the work of the Bartlett Parks Foundation, these offerings will only continue to grow.