Gallery

Check out what we have been up to and browse through photos of some of our recent events!

Four people surround a cart of food in a warehouse. The are holding a large check made out to Neighborhood Food Pantry in the amount of $1,032

We were able to donate 112 lbs of food along with a check for $1,032 to Neighborhood Food Pantry in West Chicago. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!

Three workers from the shop 'La India' standing as the president of the west chicago parks foundation speaks in a microphone

TACO WARS 2025

Congratulations to La India on having the best tacos in West Chicago for this year’s event!

The president of the west chicago parks foundation handing a plaque to the workers of the west chicago shop 'La India'
Three workers from the West Chicago shop 'La India' hold up a plaque declaring them the winners of the taco wars 2025 while the foundation president looks on
Five members of the west chicago parks foundation pose for a photo holding a plaque to be given to the winners of the 2025 taco wars
members of the west chicago parks foundation sell tickets under a canopy for taco wars 2025, while a small child gives the thumbs up in front of the table
Taco trucks circled outside on a beautiful sunny day while people wait in line to order food
Hundreds of coats sorted into piles on tables and the floor

Sorting the hundreds of coats, sweaters and other winter apparal we received in our coat drive this year.

Three women stand holding a large check in the amount of $1,000 from the west chicago parks foundation to wego together for kids

We made a $1,000 donation to WeGo Together For Kids to assist in the purchase of coats needed for West Chicago families this year.

Winter weather gear sorted into piles on a table

Thank you to all who donated their gently used winter gear!

Children's Sensory Garden Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone that showed up to support our efforts to install a Sensory Garden in honor of Melissa Medeiros.

a man gives a thumbs up as he enters a fundraiser
Volunteers smile as they check people in to a fundraiser
Three people seated under a tent smiling
Acie Boyd standing next to a fundraiser attendee
Two men smile for a photo
Two women smile for a photo
Two firemen participating in a volleyball prepare to hit the ball
Firemen and Policemen gather to start a volleyball game
Action shot of a volleyball game
Action shot of a volleyball game
Action shot of a volleyball game
Acie Boyd and police chief Fleury pose with a prize winner
Four people smiling for a photo
A crowd of people talk and sit under a party tent
A crowd of people seated at tables underneath a party tent
Two people smile for a photo
Four people smile for a photo on a sunny day
Acie Boyd poses with his silent auction winning of a signed Brian Urlacher photo
A woman standing next to board president Acie Boyd laughs
Six of the foundation board members seate, smiling for a photo
West Chicago Parks Foundation board members pose with the Medeiros family

Tree Planting 2025

We were able to join forces with the West Chicago Park District, and planted some beautiful trees at Cornerstone Lakes Park

a man and two women stand outside smiling
A man holding a bag that has the west chicago parks foundation logo stands next to a woman holding a shovel
a group of children look on as a tree is planted
a hand is holding several bags labeled with the west chicago parks foundation logo
a group of children playing around a newly planted tree
a group of people shoveling dirt onto a newly planted tree

The 2nd Annual Kress Creek Classic

Two men being presented with trophies for winning a disc golf tournament. They are posing with two members of the Parks Foundation Board standing in front of a table. A man stands in the background giving the thumbs up sign.
Two men being presented with medals for placing in a disc golf tournament. They are posing with two members of the Parks Foundation Board standing in front of a table.
Two men being presented with medals for placing in a disc golf tournament. They are posing with two members of the Parks Foundation Board standing in front of a table. An onlooker smiles in the background
Two men being presented with trophies for winning a disc golf tournament. They are posing with two members of the Parks Foundation Board standing in front of a table with a West Chicago Parks Foundation logo. A man stands in the background giving the thumbs up sign.
Two men being presented with medals for placing in a disc golf tournament. They are posing with two members of the Parks Foundation Board standing in front of a table.
Two women sit at a table in an outdoor pavilion, smiling with paperwork spread out in front of them
Three people seated, smiling, at a table underneath an outdoor pavilion on a sunny day
Two men wait to find out their score from a disc golf tournament. A third man seated at the table tallies their scores with the trophies beside him.
A man and a woman with their arms around each other smiling for the camera in an outdoor pavillion
Five people standing in an outdoor pavilion, smiling on a sunny day
Action shot of a man playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Four men standing, posing by a basket for disc golf
Action shot of two men playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of two men playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of a group of four men playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of a man playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of a man throwing a disc into a basket in a wooded area
Action shot of a man playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of a man playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of a young boy playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day as three other people look on
Action shot of two men playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day
Action shot of a man playing disc golf in an open green area on a sunny day

The Great Turtle Race 2024

A gentleman is seated, under a canopy, at a table with a Parks Foundation tablecloth. He is smiling posed with some toy turtles on a sunny day. There are prizes to the raight of him.

Board president Acie with some turtle friends

Many people are gathered around a community pool. There is a woman holding a lane in the water while the crowd watches

Let the race begin!

Three lifeguards are posing with a turtle mascot in front of the community waterparks. One lifeguard is holding a toy turtle in their hand.

Turtle Friends

A turtle mascot is giving a small child a high five while at the pool.

High Five

Three small, colorful, rubber turtles are posed with one turtle in front, and two turtles slightly behind.

The winning turtles

A woman wearing a Parks Foundation t-shirt is posing with a turtle mascot on a sunny day

Board member SueEllen having fun in the sun with Tortuga

A man is standing behind a boy with a cast on his arm. He is handing him a framed certificate for four passes to Santa's Village Amusement Park.

2nd place winner

A mascot of a turtle is waving standing next to a family with a mom, dad and four children. They are holding a prize, that is 4 season passes to the community waterpark.

Grand Prize winners

Taco Wars was a success. Thank you to all that supported us.

Five Foundation Board members are standing outside, underneath a canopy, behind a table advertising a Taco Wars event.

Making Taco Wars Happen

A food vendor advertising all of the food they sell, such as funnel cakes, curly chips, chicken tenders and tacos.

La India Doggie Diner

A man and his granddaughter enjoying tacos during the Taco and Art Fest.

Enjoying Tacos

Foundation board members talking to a couple about the taco wars event.

Selling Taco Wars Tickets

Three street tacos on a paper plate garnished with cilantro and tomato.

Taco judging time!

Tow foundation board members standing on stage with the winners of the taco wars.

The winners of the Taco Wars: La India!

Two Foundation board members and a child stand behind a table filled with food donations.

Thank you to everyone that donated to our food drive benefitting Neighborhood Food Pantry here in West Chicago.

Two Foundation board members are presenting a turtle mascot with a check for $4,000 to sponsor swim lessons for community members

Donating $4,000 to Turtle Splash Waterpark to provide free swim lessons for community members.

Two Foundation board members are presenting a man with a check donation to the West Chicago Neighborhood Food Pantry

Donating $500 to Neighborhood Food Pantry to support our community.