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When does Gross Park Advisory Council meet?
Gross Park Advisory Council (GPAC) meets for general discussions and planning once per month on the last Tuesday of every month. The meetings start at 5:30pm and typically run for about an hour. Meetings are typically held inside the field house, and when we can't resist the beautiful evening, we meet outside in front of the field house. Everyone is invited to join - No commitment required! The more people that join, the more we can dream to accomplish together.
In additon to monthly meetings, we meet for park-wide events throughout the year as well as misc. gardening activities in our main natural garden area as well as our prominent rose garden on Lawrence. We also look after our beautiful trees and parkway areas that surround the park. We're always looking for weeding/upkeep buddies throughout the summer/fall months. Let us know if you can join! Contact Us
What is an Advisory Council?
From the Chicago Park District website :
An advisory council is a voluntary group of individuals who meet on a regular basis to support the effective functioning of their local park. Park Advisory Councils (PACs)in Chicago represent more than 225 parks in all 77 community areas across the city, as the community voice for their neighborhood park, children’s playground, beach or natural area.
Councils promote ways for the community to better utilize the Chicago Park District's programs and facilities; provide communication to the Chicago Park District on matters relating to their parks; increase community awareness of Chicago Park District projects; provide the community with a vehicle through which park information can be shared; and assist in locating alternate funding sources to enhance park facilities. In an effort to do these things, many councils host events and other related activities throughout the year.
The Chicago Park District seeks advisement from councils regarding services provided to parks, needs, problems, accomplishments, and any other matters councils consider important to the operation of their parks.
PACs help make a difference in their parks whether they are partnering with their park, creating a garden, fundraising for a new playground, hosting special events, sponsoring a recreation program, or advocating for improved services.
The Chicago Park District encourages interested park patrons to participate in or form an advisory council in their local park.
More about Park Advisory Councils from Chicago Parks Foundation : https://www.chicagoparksfoundation.org/pacs
Meeting Notes from Previous Months (Coming Soon)
July 2025
June 2025
May 2025
This is our neighborhood park! The advisory council gives us, as a group of neighbors, an opportunity to use the park in ways that only we can imagine together.
This is our neighborhood park! The advisory council gives us, as a group of neighbors, an opportunity to use the park in ways that only we can imagine together.
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