Founded in 1994, Parkways Foundation is the non-profit, philanthropic partner of the Chicago Park District[1]. Parkways seeks private investment to enrich the physical and cultural landscape of Chicago's neighborhood parks[2]. The foundation is led by its Board of Directors and is supported by over 200 board members including Chicago's corporate and philanthropic leaders. Parkways invests in capital projects, youth cultural[3] and sports programs, and historic preservation in Chicago's neighborhood parks. Parkways projects focus on underserved neighborhoods for the enrichment of the lives of children and families.
Recent projects include: