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Hastings Area Rotary Skatepark Special Project Fund

Support the Revitalization of the Hastings Skatepark

For years, the Hastings Skatepark has been a place where young people who didn’t feel connected to traditional athletics finally found a home. It has offered a sense of belonging, encouragement, and a safe alternative to skating in parking lots or on sidewalks — a true “third place” where youth are welcomed, not pushed away.

This park has thrived because our community showed up. Volunteers have spent countless Wednesday nights mentoring riders, sharing meals, and building positive relationships. Their X Games–style annual competition became a cherished tradition, celebrating the creativity and athleticism of Hastings youth. These same volunteers have kept aging equipment usable far beyond its life span. This is not just a skatepark, it’s a community‑supported space people have fought to preserve.

Now, the Hastings Rotary Club is leading the effort to revitalize and expand the park so it can continue serving the next generation. This project reflects a shared belief: when we invest in young people, we strengthen our entire community.

Your Support Makes This Possible

By contributing to the Hastings Skatepark Campaign, you help create:

  • A safer, modernized park designed for all skill levels
  • A welcoming space where youth can connect, grow, and belong
  • A long‑term community asset built on decades of volunteer commitment

Join us in carrying this legacy forward. Your donation, of any size, directly supports a project that empowers young people, builds community, and ensures the Hastings Skatepark remains a place where everyone feels at home.

Donate today. Together, we can keep the momentum rolling.

Thank you for choosing to donate to this fund!

Giving Options

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Single Gift

You can donate a One-Time amount of your choosing by selecting the “One-time Donation” option.

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Recurring Gift

You can give a Recurring monthly donation by choosing the “Monthly Donation” option, and then selecting an amount.

For monthly donations you may select a predefined amount, or enter your own.

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Mail a Check

Mail in your donation or drop it off to our office at:

Barry Community Foundation
231 S. Broadway St.
Hastings, MI 49058

Please make check payable to Barry Community Foundation and include the name of the fund to which you are donating in the check’s memo line.

Questions?

To learn more, please contact our staff below or call (269) 945-0526.

Bonnie Gettys

President/CEO

Anna Scheck

Executive Assistant