“What I love most about Kilbourn Park is seeing people USE IT! In all seasons and all kinds of weather, I see people gathering, moving, and playing. It’s so joyful, and our neighborhood is lucky to have this little gem.”
"Access to a natural green space where the community can gather for relaxation, exercise and the occasional free outdoor summer concert."
“My family loves the park and visits daily to walk our dog, play, and participate in park programming. What I love, that really sets Kilbourn Park apart, is the greenhouse! The plant sale is phenomenal. And where else can our children take gardening classes and camps!?”
“Kilbourn Park is a great place to walk your dog, exercise, and enjoy music during the summer months. It’s also a convenient place to vote!”
“I love that our park is the hub of our community! We’ve got it all, sport teams and dog walkers, children and teenagers playing and socializing, family picnics, even concerts! Every day I see our neighbors using the park year round. As a nature lover I especially enjoy the pollinator gardens and greenhouse. It’s so eco-friendly and welcoming.”
“Kilbourn Park is a hidden gem in Chicago! It is the center of our neighborhood. I love that almost every day, we can run into a neighbor in and around the park. One of my favorite things to do is walk our dog into the middle of the baseball fields and simply gaze out at our awesome park and ‘hood!”
Summer Concert Series: Curating our signature hallmark musical events. > (Nina Corcoran, David Anthony, Collin Foote, Jacqueline Joyce, Sean McGahan, Caroline Kuby )
Garden & Greenhouse: Preserving our unique ecological assets. > (Ama Thrasher, Becca Bowlin)
Park Playhouse: Directing our community theatrical performances. > (James Dauphin)
KPAC works in coordination with city-wide organizations to ensure the long-term success of our park. For broader insights into Chicago’s park systems and stewardship opportunities, explore our partners:
Chicago Park District: Our primary partner in facility management and city programming.
Chicago Parks Foundation: The dedicated non-profit partner for park philanthropy and major projects.
Advisory Councils (CPD): Information on the city-wide network of park leadership and advocacy.