Our History

Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation (KFOR) was first established in 1996 and reorganized in 2014 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency with the stated purpose to “create, build, maintain, operate, preserve, improve and promote public parks, and public recreational facilities, all within the City of Kalamazoo; and to raise funds, and receive and mange contributions, donations, gifts, and grants to be used to accomplish said purposes.” KFOR works closely with the Kzoo Parks & Recreation Department to advance both youth and family participation in summer camps, after school camps, and clinics, as well as usage of all City Park facilities. We promote the camp and parks usage through financial assistance and through community-wide exposure, collaboration with other nonprofits, and education.

Our Vision

Building a community of active, passionate, and responsible young citizens.

Our Board