Friends of the Parks

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Friends of the Parks Testifies in Support of America’s Great Outdoors Campaign
New Children’s Playground will be constructed in Memory of Thomas Wortham IV in Cole Park
Park District Commissioners review 2009 Financial Report, recap Lollapalooza, and approve other items at August 11, 2010 meeting
New and Exciting Playground Dedicated at Grand Crossing Park!
Friends of the Parks Leads the Effort to Name Park #511 After A. Montgomery Ward
2011 Preliminary Regional Budget Hearings
Volunteers from the community, Friends of the Parks, Kohl’s Department Store, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago Wolves and Northwestern University pitched in over two-days (June 18 and June 19) and constructed a new playground in Grand Crossing Park.
Volunteers making a Difference at the Dunning-Read Conservation Area
New Children’s Playground to be Constructed in Memory of Thomas Wortham IV in Cole Park
08/21, Saturday, 9:00am – 11:00am Walking Tour of Historic Washington Park

Chicago Flower & Garden Show Preview

Support Friends of the Parks by attending the Mayor’s Preview Party on Friday, March 5th. The party features global cuisine, cocktails and entertainment, plus a sneak peek of the 2010 Chicago Flower & Garden Show. The show organizers ask ticket buyers to choose which charity to support. Please check “Friends of the Parks” as your beneficiary! Log onto www.chicagoflower.com for more information.

Friends of the Parks

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show Preview

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