Friends of Parks

Hoping to argue against the museum, opponents found little opportunity to do so.

The advisory council would focus on the restoration of the nature oasis in Dunning.

Roberts Square Park won new equipment through Chicago Park District's Chicago Plays! program.  

Volunteers have created a small learning garden in the McGuane Park playlot.

Ward Miller of Preservation Chicago said the best site for the museum couldn't be more obvious.

REI has given Friends of the Parks $50,000 over the last three years to restore open land in Dunning.

The proposed Lucas museum site "contradicts our prior city visionaries’ goal," the group says.

The bridge leading to Wooded Island will be named for one of the founders of Friends of the Parks.

Grants from "Chicago Plays" will bring new equipment to outdated parks in the area.

Cyclists will explore the city as the sun rises — and before — during the 25-mile L.A.T.E. Ride.

A volunteer group pushed to have the park's playground equipment replaced.

Community members will be able to decide between one of two designs for the new playground.

Community groups can apply to be one of 35 chosen to get playground renovations in 2013.

Friends of Kilbourn Park were recognized for their work preserving and protecting the park's greenhouse.