View NeighborSpace in a larger map For the past decade, Audrey Williams has led efforts to beautify this lot, growing peaches, plums, and flowers as well as tending to an apple tree. Students from the nearby charter school often take pictures in the garden after graduation ceremonies. Contact: 773.826.6461
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View NeighborSpace in a larger map Created in July of 2007, this garden enhances and beautifies the community. The gardeners have sought to create a peaceful, beautiful place where neighbors can come together to work, talk, and get acquainted with each other.
View NeighborSpace in a larger map The garden was spearheaded by Maggie Martinez, a lifetime resident of Humboldt Park and Block Club President. The garden started in 1995 with a grant from Chicago Botanic Gardens. The Alderman supported the project if they would involved the local school, Lowell Elementary School. The garden helped beautify the… Read more Lion’s Garden
View NeighborSpace in a larger map This space is a small park, sitting on a piece of land that’s unbuildable, due to its triangular shape and the water management drain lines located underground. The land is owned by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and leased by Neighbor Space. It was one of the very first… Read more LaPointe Park
View NeighborSpace in a larger map The Hoxie Prairie Garden is located in the South Deering Neighborhood of the 10th Ward, on the corner of 106th and Hoxie Avenue, and specializes in prairie plants, flowers and native grasses.. The garden was founded in 2003 by the Barriga family, Openlands, Thank Heavens Church, and other neighbors… Read more Hoxie Prairie Garden
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View NeighborSpace in a larger map External site El Yunque looks to provide a safe green space for edibles, ornamentals, and people to grow and prosper. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or a member, or are seeking a host site for youth/environmental/school volunteer group please contact ElYunqueGarden@gmail.com for information.
View NeighborSpace in a larger map This garden was started in the early 1990s by Edna White, Kathy Figel and Maureen Harrigan with the support of the Chicago Botanic Garden through a grant. The lot, though a gateway to the neighborhood, was vacant and an eye sore, and the community wanted to clean it up.… Read more Edna White Century Garden
View NeighborSpace in a larger map Eagle Park was founded in 2001 by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 957. There was unused land that was an eyesore, and the troop wanted to clean it up. In collaboration with NeighborSpace and the City of Chicago they were able to use the lot to build a… Read more Eagle Park
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