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.

2011 officers:

Chair - Jennifer Dianovsky

Co-Chair Edna Navarro-Vidaurre

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Current initiatives include the renovation of the outdated playground in the southwest corner of Portage Park.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.

 

Thanks for another successful Farmer’s Market Season!

 

Be sure to join us for the 2012 season!

 

 

Celebrate the Season with
Friends of Portage Park
Holiday Tree Lighting
December 11, 2011
4pm to 6pm
In the NEW playground
Holiday Songs sung by the Jewel Tones