About the Foundation

The Marion Parks and Recreation Foundation is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the Marion Parks and Recreation Department in reaching higher to improve the quality of life for Marion residents and its visitors. In doing so, they help raise funds through fundraising and grant opportunities to bring projects such as the Klopfenstein Amphitheater, Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, the first all-inclusive playground for the City of Marion and now the Central Plaza Project to life. The organization is made up of passionate community members that have a love for the community and understand the value of arts, culture and recreation.

Members

• Katie Lowe Lancaster, Chairperson
• Victor Klopfenstein, Assistant Chair
• Arvind Dandekar, Secretary
• Tim Higginbotham, Treasurer
• James Mollenhauer
• Dustin Brooks
• Patty Wise
• Alan Rowe
• John Sklarsky

Learn more:

Marion Parks and Recreation Foundation
4500 N. 10th Street, Marion IA 52302
ph. 319-447-3580
email