We, the Astoria Parks, Recreation and Community Foundation, are proud of the parks, facilities and programs that exist in our thriving community. Our nonprofit seeks to support Parks with events that raise money to fund scholarships for our community members who need financial assistance.

Parks is responsible for green spaces, facilities and programs which feed the health and well-being of our community. They maintain places where individuals and families, who are both residents and visitors, can appreciate Astoria and be active.

Parks encompasses some of the most beautiful, historical and educational sights and programs in our area. They also employ some wonderful people who care for our community from our youth to our elders.

This upcoming week, at 7 p.m. Monday, the City Council is making some vital decisions affecting the future of Parks funding. It is with this in mind that our organization is reaching out to you, our community, to ask you to show your support to keep Astoria Parks and Recreation alive and thriving.

You can do this by contacting your city councilors via email or phone, attend the City Council meeting, visit astoriaparks.com for more information and, most importantly, spread the word that Parks needs our support now.

Tracy Erfling

Astoria