This past Wednesday at the March City Council hearing, the Chicago Park District introduced legislation to appropriate $2 million of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for improvements at Winnemac Park including baseball diamond, turf infield and ball field improvements, field drainage improvements and field restoration, tennis court rehab and site paving and site improvements which […]
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River Park Spring Programming
Posted onUpdate on TIF Improvements for Winnemac Park
Posted onFunding requests for Winnemac Park I am excited to announce my support of the request for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) dollars for park improvements at Winnemac Park. The Park District is requesting $2 million for park improvements including a new artificial turf baseball infield, field drainage improvements, tennis court renovations and site improvements including pathway […]
Large Event Community Engagement Guidelines & Supplemental Information Form
Posted onThe Chicago Park District continues its Community Engagement Guidelines which were introduced in 2022 for the events with 10,000 attendees or more per day. The Guidelines (page 2) employ a community engagement plan to keep neighboring residences, businesses and other stakeholders abreast of planned event operations. As part of their community engagement, organizers are also […]
River Park Spring Program Registration 2023
Posted onRegistration for spring classes at River Park will open Monday March 13, 2023. Online 9 am. Programs include Kiddie College, Preschool Music and Movement, Preschool Gym, Senior Pickleball, Bean bag toss, Youth – sports, includes track and field, soccer. Youth improv and acting classes. Programs dates Monday April 10 – June 9, 2023. See Chicago […]
Winnemac Park Tree Pruning
Posted onHosted by Openlands & 40th Ward Treekeepers, join Treekeepers and TK Program Manager Al in pruning trees at Winnemac Park. Bring your own eye protection, gloves, and a water bottle; and tools if you have them. Tools will be available if you don’t have your own. New Treekeepers looking to do their pruning practicals are strongly […]
West Ridge Nature Park Winter Gathering
Posted onFind out what’s going on at the West Ridge Nature Park as we bring some of the Outdoors Indoors. Meet the Park Advisory Council and learn about volunteer opportunities. Learn about Birds & Butterflies & Frogs & Fishes & Oh My! Activities for All Ages and Interests to Enjoy the Natural World.
Teen Opportunity Fair
Posted onThe Chicago Park District is excited to present three Teen Opportunity Fairs over the next few weeks for local youth. This is a great opportunity for our youth to network, apply for summer jobs, and learn more about resources available to them. The Teen Opportunity Fairs are free and geared toward youth 13-19. For more […]
West Edgewater Green Park (Park No. 599) Officially A Chicago Park District Location
Posted onThe deed for Park No. 599 (Edgewater) with Chicago Park District as the new owner was recorded today. The Planning and Development team at the Park District is finalizing designs and drawings in order to bid the project out.
Chicago Park District Survey
Posted onThe Chicago Park District wants your input! What are they doing well? Where can they improve? What programs do you want? How can they serve you better at the park level, and the District overall? Please take a few minutes to share your feedback through their survey. It’s available in English, Spanish, Polish & Chinese. […]