Thank you for attending!
2024 PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL CONFERENCE: IN-PERSON!
Presented by the Chicago Parks District in collaboration with the Park Advisory Council (PAC) Partners, this FREE in-person conference on Saturday, March 9th, was a great day of networking, workshops, and resources for PACs across Chicago.
The 2024 PAC Conference was filled with sessions to learn best practices from experts, network with fellow PAC members, and gain inspiration from hearing about the work Park Advisory Councils are doing in parks across Chicago.
We look forward to seeing you at this event each year, and we enjoyed being back together at Malcolm X Community College. Presented by the Chicago Parks District in collaboration with our Park Advisory Council Partners. Lunch provided by the Chicago Parks Foundation.
Chicago Parks Foundation’s
2024 CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AWARD
This award of $1,000 will be presented to one Park Advisory Council (PAC) from each region (North, Central, South) to support a community event, project, or program within a park. This is an excellent opportunity for your PAC!
The Chicago Parks Foundation’s Connecting Communities Award is designed to to elevate your park and foster a lasting connection between your park and your community.
Applications are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!
The winning PAC from each region will be notified via email by April 17th, and the winners will be celebrated at the Connecting Communities Celebration on April 24th hosted by the Chicago Parks Foundation - please stay tuned for more information regarding the April event.
PAC Conference Questions? Contact Emily Beach - ebeach@chicagoparksfoundation.org / (773) 505-9477
Stay Connected with the Chicago Parks Foundation
PARTNERSHIP FOR PARKS FISCAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Let the Chicago Parks Foundation support you in doing what you do best!
70+ Park Advisory Councils have selected the Chicago Parks Foundation as their fiscal partner. Join our program now and receive free banking with Fifth Third Bank, 501c3 fundraising status, and more. All Parks, Dog Parks, and Community Gardens are welcome.
IT’S YOUR PARK DAY • JUNE 1, 2024
Save The Date: The Chicago Parks Foundation’s annual kick-off volunteer day returns on Saturday, June 1st!
Participating parks will start the summer volunteer season with a special one-day community clean-up event. Free, fun, family-friendly. Complimentary supplies and support provided.
PAC host registration info will be announced at the PAC Conference.
PITCH IN FOR THE PARKS • JUNE - OCTOBER 2024
After It’s Your Park Day, our volunteer season continues with thousands of volunteers citywide June through October!
The Chicago Parks Foundation provides complimentary clean-up supplies for small groups to safely gather for trash pick-up events independently at parks citywide. Any organization, team, or community group can host for free, and all volunteers are welcome.
We encourage PACs to kick off with It’s Your Park Day, then plan recurring clean-up dates throughout the Pitch In season to keep it going!
PAC host registration info will be announced at the PAC Conference.
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CONTACT US
Emily Beach
ebeach@chicagoparksfoundation.org
(773) 505-9477