One community. More opportunity to play.

The Medford Play Foundation connects the community with play.

This community already looks out for its own.

Medford already has the fields, the pools, and the programs, all built and run by the City of Medford Parks and Recreation Department. What some people don’t have are the resources to get involved.

Medford Play Foundation exists to close that gap by raising money to cover program fees, scholarships, and equipment costs, so every person’s opportunity is defined by their potential, not their circumstances.

We’re an independent nonprofit, separate from the City. We don’t run the programs. We help people access them, turning community generosity into program fees, scholarships, and equipment that enrich the quality of a person’s life.

If you believe communities thrive when people have the chance to play, learn, and belong, this is where your support makes a difference.

Our Mission

The mission of the Medford Play Foundation is to establish partnerships to finance and promote the value, use, and benefits of Medford parks, recreational facilities, and programs.

Your already belong in the program. We just clear the way.

Applying is private, since we don’t publish names, and other participants in the program never need to know how your spot got covered. All we need to know is which program and what it costs.

A covered fee isn’t just access. It’s arriving on day one knowing there’s a place for you on the roster, in the group, and in your community. An equal opportunity to participate, discover what’s possible, and belong.

Here’s how it works:

1

Reach out, either by filling out a short form or calling the Medford Parks and Recreation Department directly at (541) 774-2400.

2

We check eligibility:

Live in the city of Medford
Have a qualifying request
A simple form, with no public record

3

Our community plays, since we cover the fee directly with the City program.

How your gift goes to play.

Every gift has the power to create opportunity.

Our all-volunteer board gives its time to help turn that generosity into access, covering program fees and helping more people participate in the programs that Parks and Recreation provides.

Some donors choose to give privately. Others want their name, family, or business connected to something they believe in. Both leave a mark. And both create opportunities for people in our community to participate, grow, and belong.

Impact Donors:

Every gift creates opportunity. Give once or make it recurring, and your support helps cover program fees, giving more people the chance to participate in the programs, pools, parks, and fields that bring our community together.

Legacy Donors:

Build something that lasts. Sponsor a program or season, establish a scholarship, or help shape the parks and facilities that will serve Medford for generations. Contact us to start the conversation about the legacy you want to create.

Here’s how it works:

1

Give by choosing a one-time or recurring gift, or reach out about a larger commitment.

2

We fund the fee, and your gift covers a specific program cost for a specific person.

3

Someone gets to play, with no paperwork on your end and no name attached unless you want one.

A Medford where everyone gets to play.

This community already looks out for its own. That’s what this Foundation is for, and if you already believe that, then we invite you to join us in our mission.

The Medford Play Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent of the City of Medford. Foundation phone: (541) 774-2409

The mission of the Medford Play Foundation is to establish partnerships to finance and promote the value, use, and benefits of Medford parks, recreational facilities, and programs.