Community, Connection and Recreation for All

West Chicago Parks Foundation is a Non-for-Profit providing opportunities for participation in West Chicago Park District Recreational Programs and supports enhancements enriching our parks and community. We accomplish this through fundraising and donations. Together, we are making our community a better place to live and play.

A small group of children and adults are gathered outside on a windy day. They are engaged in a fun family activity.

Supporting Family Wellness through Recreation

Donations Received

Scholarships and Betterment of Community

Upcoming Events

May 1-25 Spring Cleaning Coat Drive

June 1 Memorial Garden Fundraiser

July 26 Taco Wars

End of Pool Season Great Turtle Race

September 7 Kress Creek Classic

Come check us out in person at one of our upcoming events! We love to meet other community members and find out where YOU think we can fill a need.

A flyer announcing a "Spring Cleaning Coat Drive" organized by the West Chicago Parks Foundation and WeGo Together For Kids. The drive aims to help families in need by collecting gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, boots, snow pants, and new socks. Donations are being accepted from April 14th to May 16th at various drop-off locations: ARC Community Center, District 33 Schools, District 94 Community High School, Republic Banks in West Chicago, St. Andrew's Church, Wheaton Bible Church, and the West Chicago Public Library. A QR code is provided for making a monetary donation. The flyer features illustrations of winter clothing items like a pink puffy coat, colorful socks, a blue winter boot, a teal and white striped hat, yellow mittens, and a gray scarf. A smiling cartoon child wearing a yellow winter coat, a white scarf with a heart on it, and a yellow hat is shown on the right side of the flyer.

A flyer in Spanish announcing a "Spring Cleaning Coat Drive" ("LIMPIEZA DE PRIMAVERA RECOLECCION DE ABRIGOS") organized by the West Chicago Parks Foundation and WeGo Together For Kids. The drive aims to help families in need with gently used winter coats ("abrigos de invierno"), hats ("gorros"), scarves ("bufandas"), gloves ("guantes"), boots ("botas"), snow pants ("pantalones de nieve") in good condition, and new socks ("calcetines nuevos"). Donations are being accepted from April 14th to May 16th ("Donar del 14 de abril a 16 de mayo") at various drop-off locations ("Ubicaciones de entrega"): ARC Community Center, District 33 Schools ("Escuelas del Distrito 33"), District 94 High School ("Escuela secundaria del Distrito 94"), Republic Banks in West Chicago, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church ("Iglesia Luterana de San Andrés"), Wheaton Bible Church ("Iglesia del Pueblo"), and the West Chicago Public Library ("Biblioteca publica del West Chicago"). A QR code is provided to scan for making a donation ("Escanear aquí para hacer una donación"). The flyer features illustrations of winter clothing items like a pink puffy coat, colorful socks, a blue winter boot, a teal and white striped hat, yellow mittens, and a gray scarf. A smiling cartoon child wearing a yellow winter coat, a white scarf with a heart on it, and a yellow hat is shown on the right side of the flyer.

Volunteer With Us

OUR ALLIANCES

Photo of the front of the ARC Center building. Three flags fly in front of the building, the US flag, the park district flag and the ARC center flag.

West Chicago Park District

Neighborhood Food Pantry

OUR CONTRIBUTIONS

A group of 4 volunteers are at the Turtle Splash Water Park at a table advertising the great turtle race. There are toys and prizes on the table.

Events We Run

Turtle Race – West Chicago Parks Foundation

Disc Golf Tournament – West Chicago Parks Foundation

Arbor Day Tree Planting – West Chicago Parks Foundation

Food Drive – West Chicago Parks Foundation

Coat Drive – West Chicago Parks Foundation partnering with WeGo Together for Kids

Five people are standing in front of a taco food truck. The owner of the food truck is holding a plaque declaring them the winners of the Taco Wars held at Reed Keppler Park.

Events We Contribute To

Frosty Fest – City of West Chicago

Taco and Art Fest – West Chicago Park District

Taco Wars – West Chicago Parks Foundation

Boo Bash – West Chicago Park District

Hello Summer – West Chicago Park District

ARC Center Open House – West Chicago Park District

Color Crawl 5K – West Chicago Park District

3-W Golf Classic – West Chicago Park District, Warrenville Park District, Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce