PO Box 3439, Wichita KS 67201   |   316-512-7525316-512-7525

Who We Are, Why We’re Here

The Wichita Parks Foundation (WPF) is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2011. It’s mission is to enhance the quality while maintaining the heritage of Wichita’s park system by assembling necessary resources through the development of partnerships and the fostering of community relationships.

With your support, the Wichita Parks Foundation:

  • Helps maintain the park and recreation system
  • Advocates for the development of all city park properties
  • Provides support to special project volunteer groups
  • Promotes a sense of ownership through volunteerism
  • Directs needed resources into the park and recreation system

Wichita Parks Foundation 2022-2023 Board of Directors

Chairwoman
Laura Rainwater
Sedgwick County
info@wichitaparksfoundation.org

Vice Chair
Matt Townsend
City of Wichita

Secretary
OPEN

Treasurer
Mallory Coen
Regier Carr & Monroe L.L.P.

Ex-Officio
Alejo Cabral
Wichita Board of Park Commissioners

Ex-Officio
Troy Houtman
City of Wichita Park & Recreation Department
thoutman@wichita.gov

Park Department Liaison
Penny Garding
Wichita Park & Recreation Department
pgarding@wichita.gov

Other Members
Brent Thomas, PLA, ASLA
Garver

Kristin Marr
Citizen’s Bank of Kansas

Josh Howell
Visit Wichita

William Polite
Wichita Public Schools

Jeanette Clement
Community Member

Jeff Best
LK Architecture

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