Friends of Lake Darling is a group of volunteers, consisting of local residents, businesses, park users, and conservationist whose mission is to "Make the Great Park of Lake Darling Extraordinary".

Together since 2001, Friends have been assisting park management with projects, seeking funds and grants for park enhancement, and acting as a liaison to bring park management and users together to address important issues such as water quality, wildlife management, recreational opportunities and park beautification.

Projects and Events:

• Trail maintenance
• Campground enhancement
• Fund raising
• Building renovation
• Park beautification
• Prairie management
• Visitor information
• Water quality
• Spring clean up (w/school children)
• Constructed two horseshoe pits
• Installed fans in the bathrooms
• Installed benches in playground area
• Monthly meetings