Happy Earth Month! This April, we invite you to join us in improving the environmental health of our ward, our city, and our planet. Here are some ways to celebrate Earth Month in the 40th Ward.
Tag: Parks
New Improvements Coming to Winnemac Park!
Posted onGet ready for a new and improved Winnemac Park! In 2024, new improvements are coming to the park, including a fully renovated baseball diamond, refurbished tennis courts, and a new pickleball space, as well as upgraded lighting and pathways. See below for a full statement from the Chicago Parks District: Winnemac Park Baseball Field Renovation […]
Pitch in for the Park at Green Briar Park
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward team to pitch in to cleanup at Green Briar Park (2650 W Peterson Ave) on Saturday, August 12th from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will help clean up litter in the park, mulch trees, and take care of this neighborhood gem! To sign up, please visit https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/379637!
Pitch in for the Parks at Emmerson (Louis) Park
Posted onJoin the 40th Ward team to pitch in to cleanup at Emmerson (Louis) Park (1820 W Granville Ave) on Saturday, August 5th from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers will help clean up litter in the park, mulch trees, and take care of this neighborhood gem! To sign up, please visit https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/379635!
Update 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 […]
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. […]
Legion Park, Chicago River Restoration
Posted onTree removal continues construction phase of North Branch Chicago River Habitat Restoration Project via US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Tree removal at Legion Park began on Jan 2, 2020, and continues the construction phase of the North Branch Chicago River Habitat Restoration Project. The contract option was awarded to Industria, Inc. of Des […]