This year, much as it’s been for everyone, has been tough on our organization. The Artists of the Wall, which is our main fundraising event had to be cancelled. Plus our local sponsors were having their own financial issues and their donations to us did not flow this year. Yet we are committed to continuing…
November 14th marked the last Pitch in for the Parks events at Loyola Park. In 2020, we held 4 clean-up events: July, Sept., Oct, and November. We had an amazing turn-out at all four events due to many local high school students at schools like Von Stuben and Mather seeking service hours. The lack of…
It’s been amazing to see everyone enjoying the parks so much this summer, while keeping physically distant. It’s really a testimony to the care our community has for each other! In partnership with our friends at The Chicago Parks Foundation, LPAC has planned some park clean-up events this fall. Join us 10AM- 12PM on the…
PITCH IN FOR THE PARKS! A Citywide Volunteer Park Clean-Up Effort About this Event Loyola Park needs you to pitch in! This summer, the Chicago Parks Foundation is leading a citywide volunteer initiative to help keep the parks clean. In partnership with the Chicago Park District and our communities, we look forward to coming together…
The Latest News… Several hardy souls came to the workday (Saturday April 20th) and worked for two hours until the briskness of the weather caused us to end early. We removed invasive species black medick and the sedum people plant on green roofs. It is becoming more and more a problem. The workday schedule for…
Festival dates: Sat. June 20th & Sunday, June 21st Stay tuned for news and updates for 2020. Registration will open the week of April 30th, Please visit the festival website for info.
Every Year as part of February’s Black History Month, Loyola Park puts on a Celebration at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse. Our 2019 event had close to 100 attendees and featured live music and dance performances, as well as a drumming lesson! This year’s theme is “Lit to Read.” Stay tuned for updates! Students from local…
The Loyola Park gym will transform into a festive venue for the annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance on Feb. 14th, 2020! Photos courtesy of Chicago Park District & Paul Marcus
Rogers Park’s Orthodox Jewish community welcomed neighbors of all faiths to a Chanukah celebration in memory of Eliyahu Moscowitz, the young man who was recently murdered in the park. Lubavitch Chabad’s annual ‘car top’ Chanukah Parade ended at Loyola Park this year, and the event that followed contemplated the loss of both Moscowitz and Douglas Watts,…
2020 Dates to be announced Rogers Park has been thrilled to be a destination for live performances of Shakespeare by the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and looks forward to another season of splendor in the grass. We venture to say that although Chicago has many beautiful parks, the Loyola Park performance has the best views of…