FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have a question about the Shaw Park Project? Check out our FAQs below! Feel free to reach out to us at shawparkproject@gmail.com for more info - we’d love to hear from you!

About The Project

  • A: The Shaw Park Project is a volunteer-led community initiative focused on supporting future improvements at Shaw Park in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Through fundraising, community partnerships, volunteer efforts, and long-term planning, the project works to enhance recreational opportunities, including future water recreation amenities, for the Beaver community and surrounding region.

    The project is committed to working collaboratively with Beaver Borough, community stakeholders, and supporters to help advance improvements that reflect community needs and priorities.

  • A: Information about the Shaw Park Project, future plans for Shaw Park, fundraising efforts, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved can be found throughout this website.

    Visitors can learn more about the project's vision, planning efforts, community involvement opportunities, and fundraising initiatives by exploring the Home, Park Plan, Get Involved, and Donate pages.

    If you have additional questions or would like more information, please contact us at shawparkproject@gmail.com.

  • A: The Shaw Park Project is supported by a dedicated team of community volunteers working in partnership with Beaver Borough and the Beaver County Foundation.

    Our team includes volunteers from Beaver, Brighton Township, and surrounding communities who donate their time and expertise to support fundraising, community outreach, planning efforts, and project development. As a fund within the Beaver County Foundation, the project also benefits from the Foundation's support and oversight of charitable contributions.

    Visit our Team page to learn more about the individuals helping advance the project.

  • A: There are many ways to support the Shaw Park Project beyond making a donation. Community members can get involved through event volunteering, fundraising support, community partnerships, grant writing assistance, business and donor connections, and future leadership opportunities.

    Whether you have a few hours to volunteer, professional expertise to share, or connections that could help advance the project, we would love to hear from you.

    Visit our Get Involved page to learn more and connect with our team.

  • A: Local businesses can support the Shaw Park Project in a variety of ways, including sponsorships, financial contributions, in-kind donations, employee volunteer efforts, fundraising partnerships, and community outreach initiatives.

    Businesses can also play an important role by connecting the project with potential donors, community partners, and grant opportunities that help advance future improvements at Shaw Park.

    If your business is interested in supporting the project, please contact us at shawparkproject@gmail.com. We would be happy to discuss ways to get involved.

  • A: Yes! The Shaw Park Project has received strong support from Beaver Borough as well as many local and regional leaders who recognize the value of investing in recreational opportunities and community spaces.

    Support for the project has included letters of support, resolutions, and collaboration from organizations and officials including Brighton Township, Vanport, the Beaver County Commissioners, State Representative Josh Kail, State Senator Elder Vogel, and Beaver Borough.

    As planning and fundraising efforts continue, maintaining strong relationships with local leaders and community stakeholders remains an important part of the project's success.

Donations & Fundraising

  • A: Donations can be made online through our Donate page.

    To donate by check, make the check payable to the Beaver County Foundation and include "The Shaw Park Project" in the memo line.

    Beaver County Foundation
    P.O. Box 569
    Beaver, PA 15009

    The Shaw Park Project is a restricted fund within the Beaver County Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

    We also accept donations through donor-advised funds, donated securities, employer matching gift programs, required minimum distributions (RMDs), and other charitable giving methods.

    If you have questions about donating or would like to discuss a unique giving opportunity, please contact us at shawparkproject@gmail.com.

  • A: Yes! The Shaw Park Project is a restricted fund within the Beaver County Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations made to the fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • A: If your employer offers a matching gift program, please email shawparkproject@gmail.com with the required paperwork or instructions.

    Our team will help verify your donation and complete any documentation needed to process the match. If you're unsure whether your employer offers a matching gift program, feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help you find out.

  • A: No. Donations made to the Shaw Park Project fund through the Beaver County Foundation are restricted for Shaw Park-related capital improvement projects and cannot be redirected to unrelated projects.

    The fund was established specifically to support future improvements at Shaw Park, and donations will be used in accordance with that purpose.

  • A: Every effort will be made to fund the full vision for Shaw Park, with a particular emphasis on future water recreation opportunities, including a new pool. However, if sufficient funding is not available to complete the entire project, donations received through the Shaw Park Project will remain dedicated to improvements within Shaw Park.

    If the full vision cannot be completed as originally proposed, available funding may be used to pursue scaled-back versions of concepts identified in the 2020 feasibility study and other planned improvements within Shaw Park. Any decisions regarding future improvements would be based on available funding, project feasibility, and community priorities at that time.

    Donations made to the Shaw Park Project cannot be redirected to unrelated projects outside of Shaw Park.

Future Plans & Facilities

  • A: No. The concepts and renderings shared by the Shaw Park Project represent the vision the organization is currently working toward, but the final park plan has not been formally finalized.

    The current vision is based on previous planning efforts and feasibility studies and includes a new pool, additional park improvements, and community amenities. While the Shaw Park Project continues to work toward that vision, specific amenities, project phases, timelines, and costs may evolve as planning efforts continue and additional information becomes available.

    For additional information about the current vision for Shaw Park, please visit our Park Plan page.

  • A: The current vision for Shaw Park is based on previous planning efforts and feasibility studies and includes a new pool, bathhouse, splash pad, upgraded park facilities, improved gathering spaces, and other enhancements designed to support recreation and community use throughout the park.

    While the Shaw Park Project continues to work toward this vision, future improvements will ultimately depend on available funding, project feasibility, community priorities, and collaboration with Beaver Borough.

    For additional details and conceptual renderings, please visit our Park Plan page.

  • A: No! The vision for Shaw Park has always been to create recreational opportunities that benefit the entire community. If a new pool is constructed, it is expected to be open and available to everyone, regardless of where they live.

    Like the other parks in Beaver, the goal is for Shaw Park to be a welcoming place where families, friends, and neighbors can gather, make memories, and enjoy time together. We are excited about the possibility of providing modern pool and park facilities that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors from throughout the region.

  • A: No. Future admission fees and season pass rates would be determined closer to opening and would ultimately be established by Beaver Borough.

    As part of the vision for a community pool and park, affordability remains an important consideration. The goal would be to keep admission reasonable and explore ways to ensure the facility remains accessible to individuals and families who wish to enjoy it.

    While specific rates have not been determined, we would expect admission costs to be comparable to those of other public pools in Western Pennsylvania. At this time, tiered pricing based on residency within Beaver County is not anticipated.

  • A: The former pool house has been renovated and transformed into the Pool House Civic Center, a community gathering space owned and operated by Beaver Borough.

    The facility can be used for meetings, parties, community events, and other activities. While the project aligns with the broader vision for Shaw Park, the renovation was funded by Beaver Borough and was not paid for using donations made to the Shaw Park Project through the Beaver County Foundation.

    If you are interested in renting the facility or learning more about the Pool House Civic Center, please visit the Pool House website.

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