1st Annual Windy City Adaptive Golf Open at Jackson Park

The first-ever adaptive golf tournament to be held at a Chicago Park District golf course aims to shine a spotlight on athlete ability at every level.

Chicago Parks FoundationSeptember 22, 2017Adaptive Sports, Fundraiser, Golf, Golf Open, Hyde Park, Jackson Park, Park District, Park Love, South Side, Special Recreation, Teamwork

1,200 Volunteers, 43 Parks: It's Your Park Day 2017

Over 1,200 volunteers participated in It's Your Park Day 2017 by cleaning up trash, mulching trees, and gardening at 43 parks throughout the city. IYPD was a chance for people to gather together, celebrate their community, and connect with their PACs.

Jennie ScheererJune 29, 2017Park Love, Park Clean Up, Clean Up, Community, It's Your Park Day, Service, Volunteer, Teamwork

It's Your Park Day 2017 Sneak Peek

As PACs prepare for It's Your Park Day this Saturday, we talked to some of our park partners to learn about their unique activities. Hear from California, Skinner, Golden Gate, and Carver Parks!

Jennie ScheererJune 14, 2017Park Love, Park Clean Up, Clean Up, Community, It's Your Park Day, Park Day, Teamwork, Together, Service, Volunteer

Team ChiParks Member Spotlight: Running for the Parks in Memory of Dad

Team ChiParks member Katie O'Halloran shares why she's running this year's marathon in memory of her dad, Dennis.

Team ChiParksJennie ScheererJune 7, 2017Team ChiParks, Chicago Marathon, Marathon, Runners, Teamwork, Run for the Parks

Team ChiParks Member Spotlight: Martika Bertucci

In this Team ChiParks member spotlight, we catch up with member Martika Bertucci about her passion for the parks, her fundraising tips, and her super cute running pal.

Jennie ScheererApril 26, 2017Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Team ChiParks, Runners, Fitness, Health, Teamwork, Training