One of our favorite summer partnerships was with local cleaning products company, Jelmar. They found a creative way to celebrate with fans and customers in the parks, and generously supported the work of CPF.

Chicago Parks FoundationSeptember 7, 2017Chicago, Chicago Parks, Get Outside, Partnership, Scavenger Hunt, Summer

Art in the Parks: Swim, Bike & See Some Art, Too!

In this month's "Art in the Parks" spotlight, we'll take a closer look at a few lakefront and downtown public art pieces and share a sneak peek of our upcoming installations!

Park Stories: Douglas Park Advisory Council

Douglas Park Advisory Council President Latasha Parchman shares about her new role with the PAC and what's in store for Douglas Park.

Park StoriesJennie ScheererMarch 29, 2017Chicago Parks, Park Love, Community, Douglas Park, West Chicago, PACs

Wicker PAC: Home Landscape Design Workshops

The Wicker Park Garden Club and PAC taught a Home Landscape Design workshop for 40 students from all over Chicagoland for eight weeks during January and February.

Increasing Access to the Chicago River: The Eleanor Street Boathouse in Bridgeport

With the construction of the Eleanor Boathouse near completion, CPF sat down with the organizations that will be using the new boathouse and facilities. Each group shared their gratitude for the impact the programs will have in the Bridgeport community.

Park Stories: Oriole PAC

We chat with Liz DeChant, President of Oriole Park's PAC, to learn about how the council came to be and how they work to enhance the Oriole Park community.

Park StoriesJennie ScheererNovember 16, 2016Chicago Parks, PACs, Oriole Park, Park Advisory Council