Meet Christina A., running her second Chicago Marathon along with husband, Mike, in celebration of her 40th birthday this year!

Chicago Parks FoundationJuly 3, 2025

Meet the Green Team: ZS Associates

ZS Associates joined CPF in Lincoln Park to replenish fibar woodchips in one of the playgrounds.

Chicago Parks FoundationJuly 2, 2025

Meet the Green Team: 16 on Center

16 on Center joined CPF for a June 20th cleanup at the Humboldt Park Playground!

Chicago Parks FoundationJuly 2, 2025

Meet the Green Team: Zeno

Zeno joined CPF for a first-time Green Team as part of “Zeno Gives Back” on June 6th at Garfield Park!

Chicago Parks FoundationJune 17, 2025

Meet the Green Team: project44

project44 joined us for the first CPF Green Team of the 2025 season on June 3rd at Seward Park!

Chicago Parks FoundationJune 17, 2025

Why Melissa Runs for the Parks

Meet Melissa Smith, a park lover excited to run her third marathon this year - but her first in her hometown!

Chicago Parks FoundationJune 5, 2025

Why Kelli D. Runs for the Parks

Meet Kelli Demontneay, an environmental advocate achieving a lifelong dream with Team ChiParks!

Chicago Parks FoundationApril 29, 2025

Why Curtis Swartzendruber Runs for the Parks

Meet Curtis Swartzendruber, returning to marathon running this year after completing two races in 2023 - and this time, he’s running on behalf of the Chicago parks he loves!

Chicago Parks FoundationApril 1, 2025

Why Olivia Beargie Runs for the Parks

Meet Olivia Beargie, running her marathon in honor of a friend for the parks’ spirit of fostering community and bringing people together.

Chicago Parks FoundationFebruary 27, 2025