#public-parks

#public-parks

Fanny Wilkinson worked hard for many years to design public gardens, making green spaces and fresh drinking water available for all to enjoy, and it's an absolute pleasure to know that my sculpture will help to commemorate her pioneering professionalism.

The Brooklyn Banks is part of a forgotten expanse under the Brooklyn Bridge that has transformed from a neglected area into vibrant community space for diverse activities.

Parks are open to everyone, except during festivals, and they're essential for building community through egalitarian access. Events companies often exploit these spaces, causing long-term damage.

This is about a small number of people trying to limit a larger number of people's access to space.

The proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration could eliminate $900 million for national park operations, severely impacting the management and accessibility of public lands.

The city's Park and Recreation Department is seeking new funding solutions to address a $700 million maintenance backlog while expanding parkland without adequate resources.

The city sits at the edge of the third-largest Great Lake, earning Chicago its Third Coast nickname. And 26 miles of lakeside land is owned by the park district.

"We'd like to really push forward a park-once concept, where people are encouraged to come to the park, park their car and move through the park and hit multiple destinations without moving their car," said assistant city manager Sean Crumby at a meeting of the Great Park Board on Tuesday.

Sunset Dunes, the newly opened oceanfront park, attracted hundreds of visitors, celebrating a community space despite ongoing opposition regarding the closure of the Upper Great Highway.