Recent News
Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale April 9, 2011
2011 Wilson Park Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Sale
1122 W. 34th Place
2011 WPAC Meeting- 02/01/11
The WPAC Board would like to announce that they will host their First board meeting of the 2011 Calendar year on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at the Wilson Park Fieldhouse starting at 6:30pm.
WPAC meetings are open to everyone. All neighbors are encouraged to atttend.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Blizzard the meeting has been CANCELLED.
It has been rescheduled for:
Tuesday February 8th, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Wilson Park Fieldhouse 1122 W. 34th Place
Moving forward we will have General Meetings on the First Tuesday of the month 6:30pm. For information please call
Wilson Park Advisory Council Elects New Board
01/04/11
The Wilson Park Advisory Council held their elections for the 2011 Calendar year today. Elected to represent Wilson Park for a term of 1 year were:
President: Lou Sandoval
Vice-President: Carrie Gaddis
Secretary: Kathy Reyes
Treasurer: Christine Rios
Congratulations to the new board and thank you very much to outgoing board member Sandra Matual and former board President Martha Jungenburg for your service.
WPAC Fundraiser
The Wilson Park Advisory Council fundraiser "Our Investment in Their Future" cocktail party and silent auction was held on Saturday October 24th and generated over $7,000!
Food, drinks, and catering were graciously provided by Dave Samber of Polo Nut & Catering!!
Our honorary guests were 11th Ward Alderman James Balcer and Senator Antonio [Tony] Munoz.
Thank You to our many sponsors, this would not have been possible without you!
- Drago Batar of Eastbank Artists' Lofts
- Mike Pilkington of Bridgeport Coffee House
- Ron Filbert of Filbert's Soda
- Chicago White Sox
- Chicago Bears
- Salon Hydrate
- Enso karate studio
- Roger AbiNader
- Matt Rogatz
- Sandra & Dave Matual
- Christine Rios
- Lou Sandoval- Karma Yacht Sales, LLC
- Buffalo Wings & Rings
- Louis A. Sandoval -Looking Good Car Wash
- Sally Ko Art
- Elizabeth Buchanan Artwork
- Lisa Burke-Snyder
- Marian Cioe
- Larry Olive of Triangle Sign Co.
- Nancy Zapata- Mary Kay Cosmetics
- Luna Negra Dance Theatre
- Michael Thoney Photography
- AG Photography
- Tom Krueger
- Jessica Wilson
- Hyde Park Periodontics
- Chicago Skin Solutions
- Lil Kickers
- Janette Maysonett of Flores Del Amour
Thank you to all of our volunteers and planning committee!
Legacy Program
The LEGACY program is a unique way to personalize your involvement with the John P. Wilson Park or to remember a loved one. We have three different ways that you can commemorate your involvment.
PLEASE NOTE: Our initial renovation of the park is complete, however if you might be interested in having your name placed on the waiting list for future pavilion projects and renovations please contact us at wpac.info@gmail.com
1. BUY A BRICK: The easiest way to be a part of history is by purchasing a brick with your family name on it. The bricks will be prominently displayed for everyone to see -- your kids will have fun looking for your family name every time they come to the park! [Only names, dates, and "In memory of..." are allowed].
2. ADOPT A TREE: You can adopt one of the new trees going into the park! Your name will not be on the tree but you will receive a certificate which you can give to your children.
3. BUY A BENCH OR TABLE: You can have your family name put on a bench or picnic table in the park.
Thank you for interest and your support!
Wilson Park Advisory Council
Movie in the Park - June 25th, 2009
The Chicago Park District and the Wilson Park Advisory Council hosted "Kung Fu Panda" in John P. Wilson Park on Thursday June 25th! Everyone had a great time....already looking forward to next Summer!
New Playground-construction starts August 2010!
TIF dollars are going to be used and construction is set to begin after summer camp in August 2010!! NOW is the time to purchase a personalized brick to go in the new play area! Send a check for $50 per brick to the Parkways Foundation and put "Wilson Park bricks" in the memo.
Jazz on the Lawn - a great time!!
Thanks to everyone who came out for some really wonderful jazz. The kids had a great time making instruments, listening to stories, and singing songs with Wiggleworms from Old Town School. Click here for some great pictures.
Thanks to Tripp Lite and Clyde Printing for sponsoring such an incredible event in Wilson Park -- let's hope for many more in the future!
Wilson Park Problems
WPAC recently learned that John P. Wilson park has a safety rating of 64.7 and less than 68 is considered unsafe!
Things that are considered in the safety rating could be:
- places where a child's head could get stuck.
- wood chips that are not raked regularly leaving exposed hard surfaces where a child could get injured.
- new parks will no longer contain wood features because of possible toxins used in the processing of wood.
Click here for photos of Wilson Park Problems.
"Thank you" to our Current Sponsors and Supporters!
We would like to give a huge "Thank you" to the following individuals and businesses:
- Alderman James Balcer and the 11th Ward Office Staff
- Aberdeen LLC - $50,000
- Tripp Lite - $20,000
- Clyde Printing - $200 and free printing
- Stephanie Augsburger
- ACME Refining Scrap Iron & Metal Co. - 3357 S. Justine St.
- Avenue Web Media (773) 577-3411
- Johnson Pipe & Supply - 999 W 37th St
- K & K Pattern Works - 1200 W 35th St, #268
- Polo Cafe & Catering - 3322 S Morgan St
- Freddie's Pizza - 701 W 31st St.
- Fedex Kinkos - 1242 S. Canal St.
- Pulaski Savings Bank - 3156 S Morgan St
