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Make A Difference

Gifts of all sizes – large and small – we appreciate them all! The Omaha Parks and Recreation Department has needs as small as ping pong balls. Scroll down to see all the ways you can help!

It takes a village! There are lots of options to make a difference for Omaha’s parks. Gifts of all sizes – large and small – we appreciate them all.

Invest in our mission

Your donation to the Omaha Parks Foundation gets delegated to the parks or programs most in need. 

Donate new equipment from our Wish List

Make an impact everyday with these much needed, used, and appreciated items throughout our parks and recreation system. You can shop, order, and ship directly from Amazon or purchase from any source.

We can pick up large items or you can deliver smaller items to:

Omaha Parks Foundation
550 Turner Blvd
Omaha, NE 68105

Donate used equipment

Donate your gently used tennis, golf, and archery equipment for children’s programs. We can pick up large items or you can deliver smaller items to:

Omaha Parks Foundation
550 Turner Blvd
Omaha, NE 68105

Contact us to arrange pick up or delivery of donation items! 

Support or start a project

Donate directly to a specific project, or start your own.

Sponsor an event

Our events rely on your support to keep them free and accessible to everyone! You can donate even a small amount as an individual, or sponsor the entire event as an organization.

Volunteer through Omaha Parks and Recreation

Though we’re not a part of the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation department, we wholeheartedly support them! Check out the volunteer and paid opportunities they have available. 

Purchase a bench or tree

Donate trees or benches to commemorate special events, honor individuals or agencies, or memorialize loved ones.