Friends of the Parks

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Friends of the Parks (FOTP) is a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1975, it acts as a watchdog group and environmental advocate for the Chicagoland area. Specifically, it monitors the condition and safety of the Chicago Park District and the forest preserves of Cook County.

FOTP's office is in downtown Chicago. Its president is Erma Tranter.

Annual events organized by FOTP include the LATE Ride, an overnight bicycling event in July where thousands of riders travel through city streets; Earth Day Parks and Preserves Clean-up, mobilizing 2,000–3,000 volunteers on a single day in April to beautify and clean over 100 Chicagoland locations; and a black tie ball which features a charity auction.

Additionally, FOTP assists in educating the public regarding environmental matters. It conducts educational programs for schoolchildren. FOTP encourages grassroots efforts to organize local park organizations and acts as a liaison for organizing volunteer events to maintain and improve Chicagoland parks, forest preserves, and other greenspace.

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