The Chicago Park District’s Annual Park Advisory Council (PAC) Conference, General Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ramirez-Rosa announced the launch of the Citywide Participatory Budget (PB) program to provide an avenue for public stake in identifying local park needs, proposing ideas for park improvements, and selecting projects with an outstanding, lasting impact on their neighborhoods. Through this newly introduced participatory governance and community involvement process, the Park District will host an open call to engage Chicago residents and encourage them to give feedback that will help drive park project priorities and ensure park improvements are aligned with community expectations and needs citywide. Residents, park users, and community stakeholders are invited to submit specific park improvement ideas and/or feedback for consideration by March 31, 2026 at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/PB. For informational sessions or for general inquiries, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

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