Change and Growth of the Friends of Garfield Park

Last year, the board of Friends of Garfield Park updated the FOGP mission statement. The mission of Friends of Garfield Park is to “ensure the preservation and evolution of the public benefits of Garfield Park through enhanced funding, effective advocacy, …

Thanks to our Donors

The FOGP wishes to thank our 2019 Donors and continued partners. Because of you we are able to make a daily difference in our city’s most historic Garfield Park. Today we face uncertain times ahead, but our great park awaits ...

URGENT: Gather at Garfield Has Been Rescheduled!

Update: Gather at Garfield has been rescheduled due to Covid-19/Virus. New date to be announced soon! Dear Friends of Garfield Park: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to observe social distancing while maintaining the health and safety for all, the ...

PE MacAllister-Gone But Not Forgotten

The Southside Times has featured our PE MacAllister  in a year end story! Click here to read the entire  Story in Southside Times PDF version Southside Times story –PE Story 12-26-19  

Outstanding Service Award

Betty Foley Service Award  ~2019 Congratulations FOGP Board Member Jeff Mader, for being awarded the 2019 Betty Foley Service Award. Jeff’s efforts, through his company Mader Design, brought Blake’s Children’s Garden to reality this past summer. The Blake’s Garden project …