Friends of Alafia

Organizational Profile

Meet the Friends

Friends of Alafia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is the official CSO (Citizen Support Organization) for Alafia River State Park. Our organization was established by local outdoor enthusiasts in 2009 to protect, preserve, and support Alafia River State Park. Friends of Alafia's mission is to provide resource based recreational opportunities to the public.

In particular, we look out for the needs of mountain bikers, equestrians, and off-road runners or hikers that visit the park. We achieve this through funding construction or maintenance for the miles of biking, hiking, and equestrian trails. We also buy needed equipment, like the park's ATV and Res-Q trailer.

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Initiatives We Support

Friends of Alafia works to raise funds for supporting organization initiatives through collecting membership dues, receiving corporate donations or sponsorships, selling firewood and ice, and collecting fees for events hosted at the park.
Purchasing Trail Materials

Purchasing Trail Materials

Purchasing lumber, rock, and tools used to construct and maintain trails.

Park Equipment Purchases

Park Equipment Purchases

Funding needed equipment, like the park's ATV, Res-Q trailer, & Club Car Carryall.

Park Structures Construction

Park Structures Construction

Building and maintaining structures for park guests such as the horse barn and paddocks.

Equestrian Grounds Materials

Equestrian Grounds Materials

Purchasing materials for equestrian fences, ties, and campsite amenity construction.

Shop Tools & Materials

Shop Tools & Materials

Funding for shop tools and materials needed to equip our volunteer workforce.

Picnic Tables & Benches

Picnic Tables & Benches

We fund picnic table and bench purchasing, and maintenance throughout the park.

Recent Accomplishments

Let's Keep Connected

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Friends of Alafia

Friends of Alafia is a nonprofit Citizen Support Organization (CSO) established to protect, preserve, and support Alafia River State Park.