📍 Event date: June 4, 2025

📍 Location: 5003 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago IL

👥 Attendees include members of Friends of Winnslie Parkway, Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, SSA31, landscape design team, and community supporters.

In this video, Friends of Winnslie Parkway present the master plan for the upcoming Winnslie Parkway Expansion in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood. Mark Weber (President, Friends of Winnslie Parkway) gives opening remarks and historical background, followed by Stephen Christy and landscape architect David Bier (Futurity, Inc.) who introduces the detailed expansion plans. After the indoor presentation, attendees tour the expansion site along North Ravenswood Avenue before work begins. Watch the continuation of the event in videos on our Expansion page.

April 7th, 2025

Introduction to the Winnslie Parkway Expansion Project, 1st Community meeting via online presentation. Video

Winnslie Parkway Expansion

Community Event

May 1st 2024

2024 Update: 

Dear Friends of Winnslie Parkway (FOWP),

Thank you for your ongoing support! Here are some important upcoming events and updates:

1. Earth Day "Chip the Parkway” Event (see poster below)

  • When: Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Rain date: Sunday, April 21st)
  • Where: 5003 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
  • Details: Join us for coffee and donuts at 9:00 AM. From 9:30 AM, help mulch and chip the pathway. Bring rakes, shovels, and buckets if possible. Sturdy shoes and gloves recommended.
  • More Info: Email winnslie@gmail.com

2. 47th Ward Meeting Highlights

  • Event: Infrastructure Look Ahead with Alderman Matt Martin and Josh Mark
  • Location: Martyrs'
  • Summary: Future projects discussed for the Ward. Full report available from Block Club Chicago here.
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3. Community Meeting: CDOT / 47th Ward Improvements

  • Date: Coming soon.
  • Details: Updates on Ravenswood Ave improvements as reported here. Time and location to be announced.

4. Cancelled: "Walk the Trail" with Randy and Susan

  • Due to possible overlap with the Community Meeting (see #3).

5. NERD GROUP Plant Exchange & Social

  • When: Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Where: 4908 N. Paulina Street (back yard)
  • Details: Swap plants and enjoy coffee with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

6. 3rd Annual EcoFest

  • When: Saturday, June 1st, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Where: Welles Park, Chicago
  • Details: Volunteer at the FOWP booth or assist with event operations.

How to Contribute to FOWP

  • Online: Donate Here
  • Mail: Send checks to "FOWP", 5003 N Ravenswood Ave., Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60640
  • In-Person: At any FOWP event
  • Update: Thanks to early donors, we've raised $1,675 for our maintenance program. Our goal is $4,000.

For any questions, feel free to contact us at winnslie@gmail.com.