Friends of Portage Park

About Us

The purpose of Friends of Portage Park shall be to provide advice and assistance to the Chicago Park District and/or other agencies on matter relating to concerns and needs of the Portage Park Community and all users of Portage Park.

Friends of Portage Park is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Friends of Portage Park shall meet its purpose by:

a. Determining the needs of the Portage Park community;
b. Working with the Chicago Park District to determine and establish programs to meet these needs;
c. Providing advice and counsel and an evaluation of the programs as they relate to community needs.

President: Jennifer Dianovksy
Vice-President: Jenny Hough
Secretary: Babette Novak
Treasurer: Renata Listopad

Current initiatives include the renovation of the outdated playground in the southwest corner of Portage Park. Our mission is to garner support from the Chicago Park District, elected officials, community leaders, local businesses and residents. This is designed to bring about needed improvements that will ensure the play lot is a safe place to play and continues to be a vital amenity to the vibrant and diverse community of Portage Park.

Would you like to volunteer? Please attend a meeting to find out how you can help! Thank you.

For more information, email us at info@friendsofportagepark.org.

Friends of Portage Park Meeting Schedule

Friends of Portage Park holds monthly meetings the fourth Monday of the month at the Portage Park’s Senior Center (on the east side of the park). Meetings begin at 7:30 pm and last about an hour. All residents are encouraged to attend our meetings.

Meetings for 2010:

July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 22
December - No meeting

Our farmer’s market is in its 2nd season!

 The summer markets take place outdoors near the Berteau and Long entrance every 1st, 3rd and 5th (If applicable) Sunday of the month June through October .

 

Our next market is scheduled for July 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. and will honor Bastille Day with some special French themed treats!