Get 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 […]
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No Fireworks at Winnemac Park on July 4th Weekend
Posted on40th Ward Neighbors, With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I want to remind 40th Ward neighbors that fireworks are illegal in Chicago; even sparklers are banned. The only permitted “fireworks” in Chicago are glowworms, smoke bombs and party poppers. My office has heard from many residents who are concerned about the uptick in fireworks usage throughout the […]
Winnemac Park Improvement TIF Legislation Introduced
Posted onThis 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winnemac Park Dog Friendly Area (DFA) Update
Posted onSince there has recently been interest in the Winnemac Park Dog Friendly Area (DFA) by new stakeholders, I want to provide some context about how this project came to be, and some clarity about its ongoing development. From 2019 Participatory Budget Process to Community and DFA Committee The call for a DFA began in our […]
Dog Friendly Area at Winnemac Park
Posted on40th Ward residents recently voted to allocate $100,000 in menu money for a dog park, or dog friendly area (DFA), at Winnemac Park. On January 13, Alderman Vasquez hosted an informational meeting for those who are interested in learning about how to start a DFA and how to be involved in the community-driven process. Meeting […]