The Bartlett Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization created in 2002 to help support the mission of the Bartlett Park District for items that are not usually financed by tax dollars. These items include funding Free To Be Me Inclusive Playground, Resident Financial Aid Scholarships, environmental educational programs, artwork for the community, and other charitable activities. The Foundation is led by a Board of Trustees comprised of active civic members of the community who are appointed to a three-year term. We encourage community members to join in by becoming members of the foundation to assist with running events, recruiting other members, contacting benefactors, and spreading the word about the foundation. For more information about the Bartlett Parks Foundation contact us or call 630-540-4824.
Annual Turbo Turtle Race – July 1, 2026
Kick off your fourth of July weekend with the annual Bartlett Parks Foundation Turbo Turtle Race. The race will be held at Barracuda Bay Water Park, 620 W Stearns Road, at 7:00 PM. There is no entry fee to view the race, but if you want a chance at winning one of the exciting prizes sponsor a turtle for $10. Funds raised will be utilized to install a gaga ball pit at one of the park district’s community parks.
Twilight Golf Outing – September 2026
Experience the fun of night golf while golfing for a cause. The event starts with check-in at 6pm at Schrade Gym, followed by dinner at 6:15pm, nine holes of twilight golf on Apple Orchard Golf Course at 7pm followed by award presentations and raffles. Fee includes dinner, adult beverage tickets, glow in the dark golf ball and necklace, 9 holes of golf and a golfer gift. Golfers need to bring clubs, a small flashlight and insect spray. Register alone and we’ll place you in a group or sign up as a foursome. We will be playing “best-ball” during this outing. For safety reasons only participants are allowed on the course. Age 21 and over.
Raise Your Glass Beer, Spirits, & Wine Tasting – February 2027
This annual event held at Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., benefits the Bartlett Parks Foundation. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, beer, spirits, wine, a raffle, a silent auction as well as live music. For ages 21 and over. Businesses or individuals wishing to sponsor the event or donate raffle baskets for the silent auction should reach out to Maureen Carter at mcarter@bartlettparks.org or call 630-540-4824.
