Who We Are

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of parks in Sarasota County. Our mission: To build a partnership between the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation system and the community. To coordinate and bridge efforts with other like minded community organizations. To advocate for quality services and facilities for all the people of Sarasota County. To encourage the donation of gifts, endowments and bequests for the Sarasota County recreation/preservation system. To be a friend at every opportunity.

The Friends of Sarasota County mission statement:

To build a partnership between the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation system and the community; coordinate and bridge efforts with other like minded community organizations; to advocate for quality services and facilities for all the people of Sarasota County; to encourage the donation of gifts, endowments and bequests for the Sarasota County recreation/preservation system and to be a “Friend” at every opportunity.