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

This year's Night Out in the Park Series features free soundwalks at several park locations. Soundwalks are a creative way to experience the parks and connect with nature in a new way.

Jennie ScheererJune 1, 2017Soundwalking, Night Out in the Parks, Get Outside, Summer, Environmental Education

Art in the Parks: The Burnham Wildlife Corridor Gathering Spaces

In this Art in the Parks installation, learn more about the five incredibly unique Gathering Spaces - part art piece, part community resting and celebration grounds.

Art in the ParksJennie ScheererMay 24, 2017Art in the Parks, Public Art, Year of Public Art, Gathering Spaces, Burnham Wildlife Corridor, Nature, Nature Art, Community, Community ARt

Loyola PAC Presents Artists of the Wall

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

Teen Leadership Connection Visits O'Hare Airport

42 members of the South Region Teen Leadership Connection program took a special visit to the City of Chicago Aviation Department, the Chicago Fire Department, and O'Hare Airport. The field trip was a part of TLC's vision to provide South Side teens with a variety of workforce opportunities as they transition into adulthood.

Jennie ScheererMay 11, 2017Teen Leadership Connection, Community, Chicago Youth, Job Development, Chicago Teens, Field Trip, Youth Development

Spring Brings Corporate Responsibility to the Parks

Spring marks the beginning of the corporate responsibility season in the parks! This month, we partnered with the Chicago Fire, LinkedIn, and Networked Insights.

Jennie ScheererMay 4, 2017Park Clean Up, Clean Up, Keep the Parks Clean, Support the Parks, Corporate Responsibility, Local, Volunteer

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

Art in the Parks: Sculpture --> Garden

In honor of Earth Day, this month's Art in the Parks installation features a series of biodegradable works of art from environmental artist Jenny Kendler.

Art in the ParksJennie ScheererApril 19, 2017Art in the Parks, Public Art, Year of Public Art, Chicago Art, Earth Day, Earth Art, Biodegradable, Northerly Island

Flowers for Dreams to Benefit CPF for Month of April

25% of Flowers for Dreams' profit will directly benefit CPF for the month of April. We chatted with F4D Marketing Director, Alex Davin, about the organization's history and their connection to the parks.

Jennie ScheererApril 12, 2017