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To enhance access to St. Johns County Parks and Recreation’s facilities, programs, and services for all residents.
We value creating spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all members of our community, fostering wellness, connection, and enjoyment for everyone.
We are committed to preserving and maintaining our parks, ensuring they remain beautiful, accessible, and beneficial for generations to come.
We believe in the power of public-private partnerships and community engagement to strengthen and sustain our parks and recreational spaces.
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Tesori Family Foundation Joins Effort to Enhance St. Johns
County Through Parks and Recreation
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Every gift helps us continue to support programs, upgrades, and spaces where everyone belongs.
by Marithza Ross
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Today, the Foundation is honored to announce a $25,000 major gift from the Tesori Family Foundation, whose mission is to achieve great things through God by lending a helping hand, providing hope, and healing hearts for children. Their commitment to inclusion has inspired the pursuit of diverse opportunities that leave a lasting impact—starting right here in Northeast Florida and reaching communities across the country. In recent years, the Tesori Family Foundation has placed a particular emphasis on supporting inclusive initiatives in sports and recreation, education, and career development.
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The Field of Dreams at Aberdeen Park: More Than a Park—A Place Everyone Should Know
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Every gift helps us continue to support programs, upgrades, and spaces where everyone belongs.
by Marithza Ross
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When we think about parks, we often think about fields and fences. But sometimes, we’re reminded that it’s not just about the place—it’s about the people who make it matter. At Aberdeen Park’s Field of Dreams, that reminder comes in the form of George Vancore, co-founder and head umpire of a league that opens its arms to players of all abilities.
Read the full story soon – and discover why this park is unlike any other.
Our Parks, Our People — Why We’re All In for Parks & Rec Month
Support projects like this that bring inclusion, joy, and community to life.
Every gift helps us continue to support programs, upgrades, and spaces where everyone belongs.
by Marithza Ross
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This year’s national theme is “Build Together, Play Together,” a reminder that parks are made stronger when local partners come together to create spaces for joy, connection, and wellness. In St. Johns County, our Parks & Rec programs staff is bringing that theme to life with a full month of free, family-friendly events, giveaways, and community activities — all open to the public and supported by local sponsors who believe in the value of parks and recreation.
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To enhance access to St. Johns County Parks and Recreation’s facilities, programs, and services for all residents.
We value creating spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all members of our community, fostering wellness, connection, and enjoyment for everyone.
We are committed to preserving and maintaining our parks, ensuring they remain beautiful, accessible, and beneficial for generations to come.
We believe in the power of public-private partnerships and community engagement to strengthen and sustain our parks and recreational spaces.
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