Chicago Parks Foundation

Chicago Parks Foundation The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 partner of the Chicago parks.

Our mission is to build a stronger community dedicated to supporting and conserving our city’s parks.

Congratulations to our Team ChiParks runners, who raised nearly $45,000 for our Chicago parks at the 5th Annual Bank of ...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to our Team ChiParks runners, who raised nearly $45,000 for our Chicago parks at the 5th Annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1! 🥳

Public parks need private support. Team ChiParks raises critical funds to support our work to bring community ideas to action. The Chicago Parks Foundation is so thankful to the 52 runners who participated on our behalf this weekend. And shoutout to all of the past and future Team ChiParks marathon runners who completed the half, too! 🏃🏻‍♂️

On May 30th, 350 volunteers joined the Chicago Parks Foundation in celebrating our 11th Annual It's Your Park Day at 35 ...
06/01/2026

On May 30th, 350 volunteers joined the Chicago Parks Foundation in celebrating our 11th Annual It's Your Park Day at 35 parks across the city! 🪣🧤

A huge thank you to the PACs, partners, alderpeople, and community members who got outside to a neighborhood park and made an impact on Saturday.

Activities went beyond just trash pick-up and also included planting, painting, gardening, cleanup, cultural performances, food, fun – and lots of hard work!

10 groups mulched trees and 12 groups replenished their playground’s woodchips. Special thanks to Chicago Park District's Mike Brown and the grounds team.

All of these parks are now refreshed and ready for an incredible summer season ahead! ☀️

Yay It’s Your Park Day 2026! 🥳We kicked off the season with community cleanups at 35 parks today. Thank you to everyone ...
05/30/2026

Yay It’s Your Park Day 2026! 🥳

We kicked off the season with community cleanups at 35 parks today. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported. A little green goes a long way with Chicago Parks Foundation!

We 💚 our volunteers! Thank you so much to Wash Smart Lavanderia for joining us on It’s Your Park Day 🥹
05/30/2026

We 💚 our volunteers! Thank you so much to Wash Smart Lavanderia for joining us on It’s Your Park Day 🥹

It's Your Park Day is THIS SATURDAY, May 30th! 🧤🪣Scroll to see all you need to know about the day of. 👀See the link belo...
05/29/2026

It's Your Park Day is THIS SATURDAY, May 30th! 🧤🪣

Scroll to see all you need to know about the day of. 👀

See the link below to register at your local participating park:
chicagoparksfoundation.org/iypd

On June 27th, the Chicago Parks Foundation will celebrate the magic of the parks and the people who bring them to life a...
05/27/2026

On June 27th, the Chicago Parks Foundation will celebrate the magic of the parks and the people who bring them to life at our inaugural gala.

Hosted at the Obama Presidential Center, The Parks Gala will mark one of the first major celebrations within this historic new landscape.

What makes our parks so special? The people! People truly bring our parks to life.

Introducing this year’s Foundation Award Honorees. They have been part of our story and yours.

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Carey Pinkowski has served as CEO of Chicago Event Management and Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for over 36 years. The Chicago Marathon brings more than $600 million in revenue to the city and to hundreds of nonprofits via their dynamic charity program, which gave the Chicago Parks Foundation a critical running start and continues to support us today.

Tracy Raoul serves as President of the Jackson Park Golf Association and was inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame in 2024 along with her husband, Philip. A true community anchor, she creates opportunities for young people in Jackson Park to experience the transformational power of golf.

Tatsu Aoki is a Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist, educator, filmmaker and creative improviser trained in traditional Japanese music. For over a decade, Tokyo-born Aoki has been instrumental in providing enhanced cultural experiences at Jackson Park’s Osaka Garden through traditional Japanese arts as founder and Executive Director of arts non-profit Asian Improv aRts Midwest.

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We invite you to be part of the magic of the parks! Learn more at the link in our bio, or contact us directly [email protected] ✨

Did you know May is American Wetlands Month?Read, Share, Support! 🍃 Check out a throwback Between the Leaves Magazine fe...
05/22/2026

Did you know May is American Wetlands Month?

Read, Share, Support! 🍃 Check out a throwback Between the Leaves Magazine feature on our friends at The Wetlands Initiative.

Wetlands are a vital proponent of biodiversity, often referred to as the “nurseries of life.” The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) works tirelessly to design, restore, and create wetlands and marshes across Chicagoland, often in partnership with the Park District.

Read the full article written by Chicago Parks Foundation board member Matt Roling using the link below. 🔗

chicagoparksfoundation.org/betweentheleaves

Such a fun night at Chicago Bocce Club last week checking out their awesome new space and learning about one of the olde...
05/21/2026

Such a fun night at Chicago Bocce Club last week checking out their awesome new space and learning about one of the oldest games in the world! Thank you to Goose Island Chicago for the 312. Perfect way to welcome the warmer months. ☀️

Read, Share, Support! 🍃Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?Dr. Terry Horton, Northwestern University ...
05/19/2026

Read, Share, Support! 🍃

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?

Dr. Terry Horton, Northwestern University Associate Professor of Research, stresses the idea of “parks as good medicine.” Through her work, she examines the relationship between our environment and our mental and physical health.

Our 600+ Chicago parks are here for us as resources 365 days a year. As the weather grows warmer and plants grow greener, it’s a great time to get outside for your wellbeing!

Read all about Dr. Horton’s philosophy and research in our Between the Leaves Magazine at chicagoparksfoundation.org/betweentheleaves.

Did you know that when you sign up to host It’s Your Park Day, we provide everything you need for a successful park clea...
05/16/2026

Did you know that when you sign up to host It’s Your Park Day, we provide everything you need for a successful park clean-up? 🪣🧤

Anyone can host a free event on Saturday, May 30th! It’s a great opportunity for individuals, neighborhood groups, and community organizations to get involved and engage volunteers.

The deadline to host a clean-up is THIS MONDAY, MAY 18. Over 30 parks have already registered– don’t miss your chance to be a part of our biggest volunteer event of the year!

Learn more at chicagoparksfoundation.org/iypd. 🌎

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