Our 2024 short-term and long-term goals.

  1. Nature Habitat

    • In partnership with the Shedd Aquarium, we are applying for funding to develop nature habitat along the Chicago River.

  2. River activity/Water Taxi

    • We are encouraging Wendella to resume daily service to Ping Tom Park

  3. Mural 

    • Maintain existing murals and consider a mural for the remaining 18th St. wall

  4. Maintain infrastructure

    • Advocate for a fence along Wentworth between the field house driveway and 18th St.

    • Advocate for restoration of the Pagoda roof’s clay tile

    • Replace the pool’s bleachers

    • Purchase a Suitmate water extractor for locker rooms

    • Purchase a EZ dock system to facilitate kayak launches from the boathouse dock

The Park Advisory Council meets on the first Wednesday of even months at 5:30 p.m. on zoom. To get a meeting link, email pingtomparkadvisorycouncil@gmail.com.