For 24 years, the Artists of the Wall festival has brightened the streets of Rogers Park on Father's Day weekend. The two day festival celebrates community and camaraderie through the painting of the 600 foot sea wall at Loyola Park Beach.

Jennie ScheererMay 17, 2017Art in the Parks, Artists of the Wall, Rogers Park, Loyola Park, PACs, Community, Summer

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

Fundraising for the Parks: Oz Park Tennis Court Restoration

OZ Park is a bustling neighborhood space that people from all over the city come to enjoy. The parks' tennis court is in need of resurfacing, and CPF is helping a restoration effort for the space.

Jennie ScheererMarch 15, 2017Restoration, Fundraise, Park Love, Tennis Court, Oz Park, 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.

Park Stories: Ellis PAC

Ellis PAC President Robert Nichols shares his best practices and tips for working with others to get projects done.

Park StoriesJennie ScheererJanuary 4, 2017Park Stories, EllisPark, Park Advisory Council, PACs

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