Is a city park considered a 501c3?

Probably not. 501(c)(3) is actually the IRS code section that allows organizations to operate without paying taxes. A city park is part of a government agency.

Why do you ask?

But some groups form non profits to do improvements, for example, there could be a community group that forms to buy park equipment or to do charity work in the park,

Now a non profit can own a part, and operate it, but it would not be a city park, it would be a private park, open to the public, owned and operated by the non profit

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Originally Posted by ScottGem

... 501(c)(3) is actually the IRS code section that allows organizations to operate without paying taxes. ..

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Actually, it gives donors to such groups the right to deduct their donations when they figure their taxes.

That too.

I was trying to find grants to help with the park. Our town is so small that we can not afford to match most grants.

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Originally Posted by allenjamm

I was trying to find grants to help with the park. Our town is so small that we can not afford to match most grants.

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Ok, in that case, what you need to do is set up a 501(c)(3) organization as "Friends of <insert name> park" or similar. This organization can then go and solicit donations and grants to be used for the park. This is not uncommon.

I would find an attorney willing to donate their services to setup the organization properly.

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