Friends of the Parks

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.

This year, Friends of the Parks’ mission is to plant more trees than ever in Chicago’s neighborhood parks by launching our Tree Planting Initiative.   You have an exciting opportunity to help green Chicago thanks to a generous challenge grant from Exelon.  In 2010, for every member who renews above their usual membership donation level, Exelon will match their donation up to $10,000!

Please consider making an additional gift to the Tree Fund when you renew your membership online!  Click here to renew your membership or join today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fredrick Law Olmsted Circle 

$1,000 and up

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Invitation for two to the Friends of the Parks’ Fall Donor Reception
• Four complimentary guest passes to a Park Tour
• Two complimentary passes to the L.A.T.E. Ride
• Private tour of Millennium Park

Benefactor

$500-$999

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Invitation for two to the Friends of the Parks’ Fall Donor Reception
• Two complimentary guest passes to a Park Tour
• One complimentary passes to the L.A.T.E. Ride

Conserver

$250-$499

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• Invitation for two to the Friends of the Parks’ Fall Donor Reception
• Two complimentary guest passes to a Park Tour

Patron

$100-$249

• Recognition in The Advocate newsletter
• FOTP reusable tote bag

Family $50

Individual $35

Student/Senior $25

All FOTP Members receive:

• Our quarterly newsletter, the Advocate
• Free Park tour to learn the history about Chicago’s remarkable parks
• $5 Discount on our Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon 
• $5 Discount on the L.A.T.E. Ride
• Event discounts with the Active Transportation Alliance
• Advanced notice of our free public lectures
• Notification of Important Issues

Park Advisory Council Membership: $50                                 

Benefits of membership:                                                         

• Promote PAC events on FOTP calendar of events                                  
• PAC website link from FOTP website              
• Online community chat room access                                                 
• Chicago Park District committee and board meeting reminders
• Invite to FOTP quarterly PAC networking meetings                               
• Volunteer assistance   
• Advocacy guidance     
• Seed grant notification                             
• FOTP’s Advocate newsletter subscription (3x per year in addition to the annual report)

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 form.

Mail:

You can download our membership form [pdf file] and mail it to:

Friends of the Parks,

17 North State Street Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60602-3315

Phone:

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