Tag: Parks
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]