Horner Park Riverfront Restoration Update

No, that's not the fencing for the dog park that went up last week in the southeast corner of Horner Park along Irving Park Rd. It's just the next phase of the $6.2 million Riverfront Restoration Project currently underway by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and the Chicago Park District. Phase one, which … Continue reading Horner Park Riverfront Restoration Update

Midnight Circus Success

Midnight Circus in the Parks at Welles Park last weekend was a huge success! Five sold-out shows! Thanks to the talented performers who rocked our worlds--who knew the human body could do all that? It was great to see all the happy and amazed faces leaving the big top. A great big shout out to … Continue reading Midnight Circus Success

Tell the Parks District how to spend the 2015 Budget

Budget season is here! Make your voice heard! Be the change you want to see! We encourage you to give input and feedback on the Chicago Park District 2015 budget. There are two ways to provide input. 1) speak at the public forum OR 2) respond to an online survey. The Chicago Park District will … Continue reading Tell the Parks District how to spend the 2015 Budget

Midnight Circus in the Parks

Save the date for Midnight Circus in the Parks! We will be looking for volunteers to help with the October 17, 18, 19th shows at Welles Park. Our partnership with Welles Park can help us earn thousands of dollars for the dog park so please volunteer, and it promises to be a great show! This … Continue reading Midnight Circus in the Parks