For more information, contact:
Leigha Bolton
251-438-5591
lbolton@communityfoundationsa.org

Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation Partners with City of Fairhope to Create “Foundation Park”

FAIRHOPE, AL —July 29, 2025— The Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, has announced a proposal to partner with the City of Fairhope to construct a new public park and splash pad to be known as “Foundation Park.” The park will occupy a 1.6-acre lot at the historic Anna T. Jeanes School property, located at the intersection of Twin Beech Road and Section Street. Foundation Park aims to meet the needs of underserved youth and families in the community.

The Foundation will provide funding for the project, while the City of Fairhope will continue to own and maintain the property. The park will be constructed in phases.  In Phase One, the Foundation will contribute $100,000 which will encompass the creation of a park through fencing, landscaping, utilities and signage.  In Phase Two, through a fundraising campaign, the Foundation intends to provide $400,000 to the City for the construction of a park and splash pad.

“We appreciate the partnership with the Community Foundation and their investment in our community.  It represents the best of what Fairhope is all about—community, collaboration, and creating spaces that serve everyone,” said Mayor Sherry Sullivan. “Foundation Park will be a place where families can gather, kids can play, and memories will be made for years to come.”

“The Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation is excited to partner with the City of Fairhope to create a welcoming space for all youth and families in our community,” said Rebecca Byrne, President and CEO of The Community Foundation of South Alabama.

All gifts will help bring the splash pad and park to life today and secure a foundation for future park improvements and community grants.  Donations to the Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, are tax-deductible. To donate, visit fairhopepointclearcommunityfoundation.org.

For more information, please contact Leigha Bolton at lbolton@communityfoundationsa.org or 251-438-5591.

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About the Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation
By working with The Community Foundation of South Alabama, an affiliate can focus on raising funds and deciding charitable use for the income of the community fund while relying on the parent Foundation to handle the administration, investment and required daily tasks.  Through a concerted grant-making effort, the effects of a community fund can be felt for generations to come.  An advisory committee of Fairhope and Point Clear residents makes recommendations about how the charitable dollars are spent, and The Community Foundation of South Alabama bears the legal responsibility to ensure that the funds are then used in compliance with donor intent.

The Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation was founded in 2018 by a group of Fairhope and Point Clear citizens. As an affiliate of the Community Foundation of South Alabama, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, we accept a wide variety of tax-deductible contributions, such as cash, appreciated stocks, real estate or other assets.

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About The Community Foundation of South Alabama
The Community Foundation of South Alabama is a nonprofit charitable organization that plays a key role in meeting the needs of an eight-county region through leadership and grants. The Foundation serves as a vessel for donors, volunteers, and the community to share ideas, identify issues, and build financial resources necessary to make improvements and positively impact the community.

The Foundation administers a collection of charitable funds established by members of the community. Since its founding in 1976, the Foundation has awarded more than $98 million in scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations to support programs that make life better in the community. The Community Foundation builds lasting endowments to ensure grants are available to support the community forever.