Help us keep this park beautiful for generations to come
Dugas Community Park exists because of people like you— everyday community members who believe in preserving history, celebrating community heritage, having green spaces, and making outdoor recreation accessible to all. Your support helps us grow, maintain, and improve the Dugas Park for generations to come.
🌳 Park Development – Expanding our trail system, picnic and rest areas, and building brand new amenities
🎉 Community Events & Education – Hosting family-friendly programs and activities
🏕️ Conservation Efforts – Preserving the park’s natural beauty for future generations
Volunteer at Dugas Community Park
Dugas Community Park is built by the community, for the community—and we need your help to keep it thriving! Whether you have a passion for the outdoors, enjoy working with people, or just want to give back, there’s a place for you here.
Volunteering at Dugas Community Park is a chance to give back, connect with nature, and be part of something meaningful. Your time and effort help keep the park thriving—whether it’s maintaining green spaces, assisting with community events, or supporting daily operations.
Park Clean-Up Days – Help keep our trails, playground, and public spaces beautiful
Special Events – Support fun-filled community events throughout the year
Committees & Leadership – Get involved in planning and organizing projects
Thank you for Being a Friend
Join our monthly giving program, Friends of Dugas Park, and help build a stronger future. With a recurring gift of just $10/month or more, you’ll provide vital support for park projects, events, and ongoing maintenance. Dugas Community Park is more than just a park—it’s a place where nature, recreation, and community come together. By joining Friends of Dugas Park, you help preserve and enhance this space for generations to come.
Our Friends of Dugas Park play a key role in building a stronger future. With a recurring gift of just $10/month or more, you provide sustained support for park projects, events, and maintenance.
✅ A commemorative t-shirt
✅ An invitation to our End of Year Reception
✅ A quarterly newsletter with park updates
Celebrate, Honor, & Remember
Dugas Community Park is a place where memories take root—both in the hearts of visitors and in the natural beauty that surrounds us. A tribute, or memorial, gift is a meaningful way to honor someone special while supporting the park’s mission. Whether celebrating a milestone or remembering a loved one, your gift will leave a lasting impact.
Tribute gifts can commemorate a variety of occasions, including:
Your gift ensures that the spirit of your honoree is forever woven into the landscape of Dugas Community Park.
Honoring the memory of a loved one is a deeply personal experience. At Dugas Community Park, we believe in creating living tributes that reflect the beauty and resilience of life itself.
The Memorial Meadow is the heart of our remembrance efforts—an ever-growing, peaceful landscape where families can honor and celebrate those they’ve lost. Rather than a static monument, your gift to the Memorial Meadow nurtures new life, reinforcing the cycle of nature.
While we strongly encourage participation in the Memorial Meadow, we understand that families may wish for different forms of recognition. In select cases, customized plaques may be placed in designated areas of the park. However, our focus remains on sustainable, natural tributes that enhance the park’s beauty for generations to come.
Support the Park in a Way That Works for You
Dugas Community Park thrives because of the generosity of those who believe in our mission. While direct donations are always appreciated, there are many ways to support the park—from in-kind contributions to pledges, legacy gifts, and corporate giving. Your generosity helps us preserve and grow this incredible community space for future generations.
Dugas Community Park welcomes non-cash contributions that support our operations, events, and community programs. These may include:
✔️ Tools and equipment for park maintenance
✔️ Materials for trail and facility improvements
✔️ Services such as landscaping, printing, catering, and photography
✔️ Supplies for our educational and community programs
If you have goods or services that could benefit the park, please reach out!
Supporting Dugas Community Park through pledges, stock donations, donor-advised funds, and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) provides you with flexible and tax-efficient ways to give.
Pledges – A pledge allows you to commit to a donation over time, making it easier to plan your giving while ensuring long-term support for the park. You can set up a monthly, quarterly, or annual pledge, making a lasting impact with a schedule that works for you.
Stock Donations - Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can provide significant tax benefits. By gifting securities that have appreciated in value, you may avoid capital gains taxes while still receiving a tax deduction for the full market value of the asset.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) - A DAF allows you to contribute to Dugas Community Park using funds from a charitable investment account. If you have a donor-advised fund through an organization like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or a local community foundation, you can easily direct a gift to support the park’s mission.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) - If you are 71+ you can actually make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This allows you to reduce taxable income while supporting a cause you love.
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