WHO WE ARE

  • We're businesspeople, techies, creatives, wine industry folks, community leaders, attorneys, parents, and new and old residents alike.

  • We share one common belief: we all believe that innovative, inclusive, safe, beautiful parks and play spaces make our community strong.

WHAT WE DO

People for parks makes life in Windsor better for all by:

  • Financially supporting Windsor parks, people, and places.

  • Building community through events and activities inclusive of all people in our park spaces.

  • Supporting community projects that beautify and enhance Windsor’s parks and public spaces.

WHY WE DO IT

We began as a group of community organizers in 2012, when the economy had crashed and budgets for parks and recreation had been slashed nationwide. Our task was simply, to create a nonprofit that could support the Town of Windsor Parks and Recreation with tax-deductible donations and special projects. Our first project was funding the new playground on the Town Green. 10 years later, we are the face of the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove every December and serve as fiscal sponsor to many of Windsor’s civic art, special events and park projects.

Our Mission

We, the People4Parks Foundation, are a community of grassroots organizers dedicated to raising funds for Windsor area parks and recreation projects.

Meet our Board:

Hi I am Melissa and I have lived in Windsor since 2007! My husband Jeff and I have 4 children that attend Cali Calmecac Language Academy.I am a professional figure skating coach and own a social media management company. I also started "Pay Nothing W

Hi I am Melissa and I have lived in Windsor since 2007! My husband Jeff and I have 4 children that attend Cali Calmecac Language Academy.I am a professional figure skating coach and own a social media management company. I also started "Pay Nothing Windsor", a free facebook page for our community. My favorite People 4 Parks event is the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove, and our family's favorite park in Windsor is Sutton Park! ~I am the President and in charge of social media + website design!

Hi, I'm Mary and I am the pastor of Windsor Presbyterian Church. My husband Eric and I have one child, Isaac, at Windsor High School and have lived in Windsor since 2019. Eric is active on the Pride Festival Committee this year, Isaac loves playing

Hi, I'm Mary and I am the pastor of Windsor Presbyterian Church. My husband Eric and I have one child, Isaac, at Windsor High School and have lived in Windsor since 2019. Eric is active on the Pride Festival Committee this year, Isaac loves playing the Painted Pianos, and I still remember how awed I was the first time I saw the Town Green lit up for the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove,. So we're a family that loves all of People4Parks projects and sponsorships. I love to walk around the Town Green on breaks from work, so that's probably my favorite park in Windsor. ~I am responsible for the finances (Treasurer)!

I am our Volunteer Champion! My name is Lorene, and I've lived in Windsor for over 25 years with my amazing wife, Gayle. I couldn't imagine any other place I'd rather call home! This is a family town on many levels, and I'm grateful to have found my

I am our Volunteer Champion! My name is Lorene, and I've lived in Windsor for over 25 years with my amazing wife, Gayle. I couldn't imagine any other place I'd rather call home! This is a family town on many levels, and I'm grateful to have found my chosen family here. I am an altruistic living organ donor (which means I gave my kidney to a stranger); I am the past President and CEO of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. I love our Town Green and supporting small businesses.

Hi, I am David! Healdsburg and Windsor have been my home since I was born, and I am so happy about all of the growth I've seen in the people and both cities over the years. I make a home on the Town Green with my partner Reggie and our cats. I am the

Hi, I am David! Healdsburg and Windsor have been my home since I was born, and I am so happy about all of the growth I've seen in the people and both cities over the years. I make a home on the Town Green with my partner Reggie and our cats. I am the tasting room manager at Baldassari Wines on the Town Green. I am the Vice President. ​

Friends From Our Community

  • Town of Windsor Parks and Recreation

    Current Recreation Guide

    Town of Windsor

  • Love Wins in Windsor

    Windsor is a strong community and we've proven that strength, resilience, joy, and intolerance for marginalization of any form in recent years. Despite several incidents of discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community since 2020, we continue to show that love wins in Windsor.

    LOVE WINS IN WINDSOR

  • Creative Native Graphics

    Sarah recently designed our new logo! Please check her out, she is amazing!

    Creative Native Graphics

  • Windsor Presbyterian Church

    A loving and accepting community of faith in Windsor, CA. Because we believe in a loving and welcoming Lord, we are loving and welcoming to ALL people.

    WINDSOR PRESBYTERIAN

  • Pay Nothing Windsor Facebook Page

    **This is a Windsor, CA group only**

    A Facebook group for our sweet Town of Windsor to post free items (gift!) free community events, search for items, or even trade!

    PAY NOTHING WINDSOR