Check out the Eggstravaganza photo album!

An Eggstra thank you to all the volunteers ( SPAC members, neighborhood parents and residents. seniors and WY students ) for making this possible.  Special Thanks to Amy Rule, First Lady of Chicago and the Easter Bunny for counting down the egg hunt!  Many West Loop families enjoyed the 12th Annual Skinner Eggstravaganza.  Special Thanks…

Vote and help get a grant for Skinner Park

The Demonstration Garden project at Skinner Park has been selected a finalist to obtain a grant from the National Parks and Recreation Association.  The winner will be based on votes collected online from now to April 30.  Voting is allowed once per day, every day per person until April 30th.  How it works: Register to…

Canine Flu – Doggie Egg Hunt Postponed

The Skinner Park Advisory Council has decided to postpone the Doggie Egg Hunt due to the outbreak of canine flu until the end of April to prevent the spread.   Please see below for info from the Chicago Vet Medical Association. We know many dogs and their families love this event as much as we do! …

Egg Hunts! Save the Dates!

Save the dates! Sunday, March 29 is the Doggie Egg Hunt at Loomis St. Gardens from 1pm to 2:30pm. Saturday, April 4 is the Skinner Eggstravaganza children’s egg hunt at Skinner Park from 10am to Noon. 6th Annual Doggie Egg Hunt Sunday, March 29 – 1pm to 2:30pm Loomis St. Community Gardens 1399 W. Monroe…

New Sponsor – WHOLE FOODS WEST LOOP

We wish to thank Whole Foods – West Loop for being our new sponsor. Whole Foods – West Loop has chosen the Skinner Park Advisory Council as its first nonprofit partner for their One Dime At A Time program. From their grand opening on March 25, 2015 to the end of June 2015, Whole Foods…