(La Porte, IN) - A golf outing Friday raised $10,000 for parks in La Porte.

There were 88 participants in the La Porte Park Foundation’s first-ever golf outing Friday at Beechwood Golf Course.

“We are beyond thrilled with the outcome of our inaugural golf outing,” said LPF spokesperson Emily Archambault.

Key sponsors who helped make the event possible included Northwest Health, Jess and Lisa Denger, and David Pendergast.

“The incredible support from our sponsors, volunteers, and participants made this event a great success, and the funds raised will significantly impact the ongoing enhancement of our parks,” she said.

La Porte Park Foundation officials said the plan is to host the golf outing again next year along with other community fund raising events.  The LPF was founded in 1984 to help the park and recreation department promote, improve and develop parks in the city.

For more information about the LPF and how you can support its mission, visit https://laporteparkandrec.com/laportecityparkfoundation/ or follow the foundation on Facebook.