In keeping with the mission of the Chicago Park District, the project will serve to enhance the quality of life in Chicago by providing recreation, leisure and educational opportunities in a safe, inviting and beautifully maintained facility.

Community garden and greenhouse that provides growing access and educational and kid friendly activities to the community.

This cultural arts center provides opportunities in art, culture and entrepreneurship to youth, adults and families across Chicago. In 2011 LBP expanded its vision of marrying art and education by establishing Options Laboratory School.

Kehilath Anshe Maarav (KAM) was established in 1847 and claims to be the first synagogue in the midwest. They are also working on is working on multiple facets to help food justice and sustainability.

Hale Park runs a 10 week long program, the “Garden Buddies,� for children ages 7-12 years old.

Yollocalli Arts Reach, a youth initiative of the National Museum of Mexican Art, is a platform for innovative, urban art practices that generate youth agency.

Gary Comer Youth Center has an food and Culinary Arts program that integrates urban agriculture and culinary arts education with healthy cooking, culinary careers and a youth-led crop business selling produce locally.