So Many Reasons to Celebrate

A new season, a new location, and all-new opportunities to breathe life into our community; Partners for Parks Annual Sponsor Celebration was all that and more! Over 100 partners, sponsors, and friends joined us for this year’s event at the new Eastway Regional Recreation Center, as we celebrated relationships new and old, and explored one of Mecklenburg County Park and Rec’s showpiece facilities.

“Our sponsors are just so important to the organization and our mission,” said Partners for Parks Board President, Beth Poovey. “They are what’s behind the organization that makes it what it is since their involvement helps us make a bigger impact on the community.”

Alta Planning + Design is a longtime supporter and sponsor of Partners for Parks and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. Juan Morales is a civil engineer with that firm. He said it’s the company’s support for parks and green spaces is really an investment in the community as a whole.

“It’s part of health, right? A community with parks and green spaces is a healthier community,” said Morales.“It’s a better community for kids, it’s a better community for every one of our citizens.”

“We’ve worked hard over the last several years to advocate for equity and access to green public spaces,” added Poovey. “This year, we want to add to that; whether through trails, events, or programming…  we want to continue to be part of the solution.”

Tasteful catering and live music set the tone for a casual, welcoming get-together. Despite the crowd, there was plenty of room to meet and mingle.

“It’s important for us to recognize and thank our sponsors in person,” said Partners for Parks board member, James Derrick. “We couldn’t do what we do without them. It’s important to celebrate that!”

Partners and sponsors were also treated to a tour of the new Eastway Regional Recreation Center from the center’s manager, Daniel Leatherman. The state-of-the-art facility offers age-specific programs and activities, athletics, aquatics, community events, health and wellness activities, nature education programs and therapeutic recreation programs.

“This is just a wonderful facility,”added Al Brown, Partners for Parks Board Treasurer. “The center is just fabulous, and we’re excited to continue our work within the community and support the great work being done through Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation… we’re proud to be a partner and of the work we do together.”

Although this year’s Celebration is in the books, it’s never too late to become an Annual Sponsor. Simply click here for more information or to become a Sponsor now: https://partnersforparks.org/sponsor/

We’re just so grateful and appreciative.