AS A MEMBER

Friends of the Parks is a park advocacy organization, dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving Chicago’s parks and forest preserves for all citizens. Since 1975, Friends of the Parks has increased private and public commitment to Chicago’s parks through establishing park advisory councils, developing new parks, renovating play lots, and presenting public workshops and lectures to create an informed citizenry.

Friends of the Parks is a not-for profit member based organization and cannot exist without the support of its members. When you become a member of Friends of the Parks you join thousands who are committed to making a positive difference in their neighborhoods.

Fredrick Law Olmsted Circle
$1,000 and up

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Invitation for two to the Annual Patrons event
• Four free passes for the Fall Frolic bike ride
• Two free guest passes to a Park Tour of your choice

Benefactor
$500-$999

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Two free passes for the Fall Frolic bike ride
• Two free guest passes to a Park Tour of your choice

Conserver
$250-$499

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Two free passes for the Fall Frolic bike ride

Patron
$100-$249

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Two free guest passes to a Park Tour of your choice

Family $50
Individual $35
Student/Senior $25

All Members receive:

• Our quarterly newsletter, the Advocate
• Free Parks tours- (normally $10 for the public)
• $5 Discount to our annual events such as our Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon , the L.A.T.E. Ride, and the Fall Frolic Bike the Preserves
• Membership privileges with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
• Advanced notice of our free public lectures
• Notification of Important Issues

Reciprocal membership with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
re-cip-ro-cal (ri-sip're-kel): 1. Interchangeable 2. Complementary 3. Sharing the benefits of membership in both Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and Friends of Parks. Enjoy reciprocal membership benefits Chicagoland Bicycle Federation: monthly electronic newsletters from CBF and a $5 off coupon for CBF bike events ( Bike The Drive, the Boulevard Lakefront Tour), and additional benefits.

3 Ways to become a member or renew your membership:

Online: You can become a member or renew your membership while you are online by using our secure online donation form.

Mail: You can download the pdf form below and mail it to: Friends of the Parks, 17 North State Street Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60602-3315   Membership form

Phone: You can become a member over the phone by calling: (312) 857-2757 ext. 14