Washington Square Park Advisory Council

Washington Square Park Advisory Council Volunteer park advisory council, formed December 2014, looks out for the park, drives fundraising, and works with the Chicago Park District and the community.

Get involved and help make our park better and more fun for all to enjoy. The Washington Square Park Advisory Council is a volunteer group that works with the Chicago Park District and the community on behalf of historic Washington Square Park, Chicago's oldest park. The Council meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Newberry Library. All are welcome to attend and invited to volunteer to help Washington Square Park!

Neighbors and community members are invited to attend our next Washington Square Park Advisory Council meeting on Wednes...
04/30/2026

Neighbors and community members are invited to attend our next Washington Square Park Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 6–7 PM at the Newberry Library Lower Level (60 W Walton St).

Meeting Agenda: https://canva.link/f13dznopsfnr1zr

Want to know what’s happening in the park? Have ideas for events, improvements, or ways to get more involved? This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, hear about upcoming projects, and learn how you can help shape the future of Washington Square Park.

Interested in becoming a PAC member? Attend just two meetings to become eligible for membership.

All are welcome — we hope to see you there!

04/19/2026

Looking for a way to get more active this summer? Join our neighbors at the nearby Lake Shore Park for Wellness Walks with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Walks take place every Wednesday evening at 6pm starting this week - April 22, 2026! Walks are led by Northwestern medical students and hold informal discussions on health related topics. Learn more and register to attend the walk through the link attached!

We invite all of our neighbors and community members to join us for our Park Advisory Council meeting tonight at 6:00 PM...
03/11/2026

We invite all of our neighbors and community members to join us for our Park Advisory Council meeting tonight at 6:00 PM in the lower level of Newberry Library. Please see the agenda for tonight’s meeting below.

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for.. While close in the first round, Team Rough and Tough dominated this year’s ...
02/08/2026

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for.. While close in the first round, Team Rough and Tough dominated this year’s competition! This means that we now have the pleasure introducing your 2026 Washington Square Park Advisory Council Puppy Bowl Champion: Archie!!

Thank you to everyone who participated! May this fun activity remind us all that friendly pups and responsible dog owners are an incredible resource for neighborhood safety, cleanliness, and community power. We congratulate Archie while holding the belief that every person and pup is truly a winner when they get to call Washington Square Park their Chicago park home. ❤️

Wow, what a close call!! We are now in our final round of voting for the Puppy Bowl. Four lucky pups remain, with voting...
02/06/2026

Wow, what a close call!! We are now in our final round of voting for the Puppy Bowl. Four lucky pups remain, with voting open through Saturday, February 7th at 10:00PM. To cast your vote, like the photo of the pup you’re voting for one last time! Then be sure to give love to the pups on our previous posts because one pup from the team with the most overall likes throughout the competition will be crowned winner of the first ever Washington Square Park Advisory Council Puppy Bowl!! Good luck, pups! 🏈🏆🐶

The competition in Round 1 was “ruff”, but 8 pups will continue on in the Puppy Bowl Round 2. Voting is open through 10p...
02/04/2026

The competition in Round 1 was “ruff”, but 8 pups will continue on in the Puppy Bowl Round 2. Voting is open through 10pm on Thursday, February 5th. To vote, simply like the photo of the dog you are voting for. Good luck, pups!

The Washington Square Park Advisory Council’s First Ever Puppy Bowl kicks off tonight! Round 1 voting is open through Tu...
02/01/2026

The Washington Square Park Advisory Council’s First Ever Puppy Bowl kicks off tonight! Round 1 voting is open through Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

We invite you to view photos of all the competing pups and read more about each one in their photo bio. Every dog featured is a visitor of our park!

To vote for your favorite, simply like the photo of the dog you’re casting your vote for. Dogs with the most likes will move on to the next round.

Be sure to check back throughout the week for advancing round results, and share this post so more neighbors can participate. Thank you for supporting our park council’s fun engagement effort. Good luck to all the wonderful participants we share our beloved park space with!

We’re excited to announce the first ever Washington Square Park Advisory Council Puppy Bowl! Over the next week, you’ll ...
02/01/2026

We’re excited to announce the first ever Washington Square Park Advisory Council Puppy Bowl!

Over the next week, you’ll get to see some of the furry faces from our park community and learn about them through their bios to decide which pups will advance and which team will win the title of Puppy Bowl Champions!

Voting will take place in 3 rounds. To vote in each matchup, simply like the photo of the dog you are supporting. Dogs with the most likes will advance to the next round.

Round 1: Today-Tuesday, February 3rd
Round 2: February 4-5th
Round 3: February 6-7th

We invite you to follow our page, vote for your favorite park friend, and share the posts with your friends. All are welcome to participate.

While dogs advance in each round based on individual votes, the Puppy Bowl Champion Team - between “Team Snuggle & Fluff” and “Team Rough & Tough” - will be determined by the most overall team votes. The winning team will be announced Sunday just in time for gameday!

01/14/2026

Park Advisory Council
MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Newberry Library
Lower Level
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Agenda Items include:
* In person nominations for the Offices of

President
Vice President
Treasurer

for a two-year term, February 2026 - January 2028.

* Question and answer time with the candidates

Elections to be held on February 11, 2026.

IMPORTANT NEWS ‼️ Due to the rain forecast today, we regrettably have to cancel our “ Windy City Winds” 3:00 concert tod...
07/26/2025

IMPORTANT NEWS ‼️

Due to the rain forecast today, we regrettably have to cancel our
“ Windy City Winds” 3:00 concert today.

There is no rain date scheduled. We look forward to having them back again next year.

Please help spread the news‼️

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