About Us

Friends of Hendricks Park is a membership-based 501(c)(3) organization, committed to stewardship and restoration in Hendricks Park.

Founded in 2001, we support volunteer programs, educational lectures and tours in the Park, and participate in public/private partnerships with the City of Eugene’s Parks & Open Space department.

FoHP currently has approximately 300 members who support the Friends and volunteer in the Park.

• Val Close (President)

• Sandra Austin, Svevo Brooks, Bob Bumstead, Val Close, Beth Copeland, Art Farley, Erik Fisher, Rachel Foster, Christine Goldberg, Walt Petty, Lou Vijaker, Ben Widdison.

• Volunteer Coordinator: Provision of funding for a significant part of a Volunteer Coordinator position, in partnership with Eugene Parks & Open Space. This position supported over 4200 volunteer hours last year
• Swings: Installation of new swings to replace the historic set of swings near the parking area
• Rhododendron Garden: Revitalization of the garden, including installstion of new stone steps
• Endowments: Creation of four separate Endowments: General, Forest, Native Plant Garden and Rhododendron Garden now available for donations
• Azalea Lace Bug: Eradication efforts continue with our support
• Native Plant Garden: Installation of new plantings and species labeling
• Forest: The Friends has coordinated a volunteer effort to remove ivy and secondary invaders for nearly 20 years
• Education: Provide funding for scholarships to Nearby Nature and Whole Earth Nature School programs in the park
• Tours: Conduct Spring and Fall walking Tours focusing on birding, mushrooms, rhododendrons, and Kalapuya traditions.