2017 Park Advisory Council Conference

CPF welcomed over 250 PAC members to Malcolm X College for the 2017 PAC Conference. The day was filled with lively discussion, laughter, and readiness to learn about ways to enhance their neighborhood parks.

Jennie ScheererMarch 2, 2017

The Chicago Tree Project: Transforming Trees in Chicago's Parks

Several local artists share about their tree art via the Chicago Tree Project.

Jennie ScheererFebruary 22, 2017Tree Art, Art in the PArks, Chicago Trees, Environmental Education, Local, Artists

A Year of Public Art in Chicago's Parks

Throughout 2017, CPF is partnering with the Park District's Public Art Initiatives team to bring you a monthly blog series about public art in the parks. This series ties in with Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Year of Public Art, highlighting Chicago's rich public art history and creating dozens of new works and events across the city.

Art in the ParksJennie ScheererFebruary 15, 2017Public Art, Year of Public Art, Art in the Parks, Chicago Art, Local, Artists

Park Stories: West Chatham PAC

We sit down with West Chatham Park Advisory Council President Kim Danzie to hear about her goals for the new PAC.

Jennie ScheererFebruary 8, 2017

Zen Yoga Garage: Benefits of Meditating in Nature

After serving as a partner for our Earth Gong Meditation on January 29th, Zen Yoga Garage sits down with us to share tips for meditating in nature.

Jennie ScheererFebruary 1, 2017Yoga, Meditation, Gong Bath, Nature, Connect, Local, Get Outside

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

Field of Seams: Supporting Youth Baseball in Chicago Parks

Guest blogger Matt Murphy, creator of "Field of Seams," shares why he supports youth baseball in Chicago parks with his baseball seam bracelets.

Jennie ScheererDecember 14, 2016Chicago baseball, Field of Seams, Play Ball Chicago, Youth Baseball, Parks

Holiday Gift Ideas: Give the Gift of a Chicago Park

Check out some unique ideas for holiday gifts that are all about the parks!

Jennie ScheererDecember 7, 2016Holiday, Give, Support the Parks, Local

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.