michelle
on May 31, 2007

a great project for a great community.

Pam W
on May 30, 2007

The community is in great need of this park renovation. Not only do we support the efforts of the park for the kids of the neighborhood, the park also hosts one of only six programs in the Chicago Park District for kids with special needs. The park would truly be a place where all could gather and play. Most importantly, play safely! Thank you for considering our park project.

Katrina
on May 30, 2007

Our community would really use this playlot. Quality family time is one of the most important values of this neighborhood and a revitalized playlot would give families a fun place to spend the day.

Frank Thornton
on May 30, 2007

This project was started by concerned parents wanting a nice safe playground for their families. They took it upon THEMSELVES to raise money and get this improvement accomplished. The whole community is coming together on this and we would greatly appreciate the grant to make our playground safe and a place where good old fashioned playtime and conversations can take place. Please help us. Thanks.

Cheryl Eberle
on May 30, 2007

As a resident of Mount Greenwood for almost 13 years I would love to see our park get the much needed overhaul it deserves. Please help us in achieving that goal!

Meredith
on May 30, 2007

Our community will benefit from having a safe, educational and beautiful place to meet friends and play. We visit parks in the neighborhood everyday and know how important it is to maintain and improve the existing parks. Thank you for considering giving Mount Greedwood Park a grant. The kids would appreciate it!

Ann Kelly Heitner
on May 30, 2007

Please help Mt. Greenwood build a new park. This community group has been steadfast in their commitment to a new park. They deserve all the "corporate" help they can accumulate.

Allison Kendall
on May 26, 2007

Some of my greatest memories are from Mt. Greenwood Park . Having spent most of my life there, I have seen the playground change only once, in 34 years. It was rebuilt in the late eighties, or early nineties, to remove dangerous equipment, but I haven't seen anything change since that time. This grant would help create a safe environment for our kids; to play and make their own memories.

N.F.
on May 25, 2007

Please help Mt. Greenwood build the park! For me it would be wonderfull memories. My husband grew up and played ball in that park, we meet there and it would be a nice to bring my grandkids to their "Grandpa's park" thank you :)

Patricia
on May 24, 2007

I am in support of the new park. I live a block away from the park and since I don't feel that it's safe for my two young children to play on, I take them to a park about 5 miles away that was just rebuilt. I would LOVE to be able to just walk down the block and spend the day with my kids at the park in OUR neighborhood. Please support the remodeling of Mt. Greenwood Park !!! Thank you.

christine mcgovern
on May 23, 2007

This is a great community project. The new playground will only enhance our neighborhood.

Colleen Sullivan
on May 23, 2007

Any contribution would be greatly appreciated!

Nancy S.
on May 23, 2007

There is no down side to a safe new playground. Mt. Greenwood Park is an icon for the southside of Chicago . Our park hosts various sporting events, daycamp, community parties, family reunions. It also serves as the stage for many life experiences, from budding friendship to first kisses Won't you please help to improve our playground and preserve this vital aspect of our neighborhood. Thank you.

Jackie
on May 23, 2007

Please support our efforts to rebuild our neighborhood park. We take pride in our community and we feel a new, updated, beautiful park would be a great addition. Our kids deserve this! With your donation, we can make this happen. How about if we ask nicely? "Pretty please? With Sugar on top?"

Kathleen
on May 22, 2007

This community has really joined together to try and make this project that came from a simple idea at a town hall meeting grow into a playlot we can all be proud of. Please help the community make it down the final stretch and get the blueprints off the drawing board and into our community!

Lori
on May 18, 2007

The Mt Greenwood playlot is an extremely worthwhile investment. The children of the neighborhood deserve a fun and safe place to play. The community has already demonstrated their commitment to this project through their numerous fundraisers. Please help them!

Lori
on May 17, 2007

The Mt Greenwood playlot is an extremely worthwhile investment. The children of the neighborhood deserve a fun and safe place to play. The community has already demonstrated their commitment to this project through their numerous fundraisers. Please help them!

Michele
on May 16, 2007

Parks are important to the entire community! Please support and encourage the use of safe, wholesome and creative space in our beautiful city!

Lt. Jennifer Polanco
on May 11, 2007

I look forward to the day when we can be proud of the Mt. Greenwood Playlot--when it's appearance matches the pride of this community

Tom
on May 11, 2007

I helped with the community fundraising event and it was great to see friends and family together for a new playground. We would be grateful if you awarded us this grant.
Thanks!

Brenda
on May 11, 2007

Please support the Mt. Greenwood Park Playground project. Your donation would be put to great use!

Jessica
on May 11, 2007

Mt. Greenwood is such a fun, vibrant and family oriented neighborhood. We make great use of this grant! Playgrounds are so beneficial for a childs growth and develpment. Help us offer the best and safest space for the kids in our community!
Thanks.

Michele M
on May 11, 2007

We really hope you will support our Playground project! It will benefit so many children.

Dan M.
on May 11, 2007

Hamburger Helper,
The Mt. Greenwood Playground project is a very worthy cause! Your support will help us reach our goal and enable children young and old of all abilities to come together and play. The community has really worked tirelessly on fundraising. We would appreciate any financial assistance you could offer.
Thank you!

Erin
on May 10, 2007

Mount Greenwood Park truly deserves a new playground. It's a place where kids can go to run around and just be kids for a while. It's a worthy cause and would be a great service to the neighborhood. A playground will never be a wasted investment. It will be utilized by many generations and can only serve to better the community. I fully support the construction of a new play area in Mt. Greenwood .

Mary Par
on May 09, 2007

Mt. Greenwood park has been a part of my life for 33 years, my children grew up playing there and learned to swim. Please keep it wonderful for my grandchildren, too!

Jill C.
on May 09, 2007

I spent a lot of time playing at Mt. Greenwood Park when I was young and I would love to be able to bring my kids there now. A new playground would be greatly utilized, appreciated, and cherished by this community.

Sharon
on May 09, 2007

I support the Mount Greenwood playground project

Denis
on May 09, 2007

This community really needs a new and wonderful park - anything you could do to bring this project to fruition (the $5,000 or even more!) would be greatly appreciated... Thanks again for considering the Mt. Greenwood Playlot Project!

Laurie C.
on May 08, 2007

I am so proud of the group of women who started and continue to work tirelessly on this very worth-while project. Please consider giving them this grant. It is desperately needed, will be put to good use and will be very much appreciated.

JULIE S.
on May 08, 2007

Mt. Greenwood Park is the center of our community, and providing our children with a safe place to play has been a mission of a group of very devoted moms who have worked tirelessly to raise funds for the project. This working-class community has really jumped on board, and corporate support is something to which the entire neighborhood responds very well!

Mari Jo
on May 07, 2007

This park playlot encompasses children with diverse abilities--the true universal design concept is right here in our Mt Greenwood playlot--from very young to very seasoned--we all love hamburger helper--

Norine
on May 07, 2007

Please consider supporting this worthwhile group of active parents. This playlot will be a great addition to our community. Cheeseburger Macaroni is our favorite Hamburger Helper.

Elizabeth
on May 07, 2007

Refurbishing the playground would go a long way toward making the Mt. Greenwood community a safer and more vibrant place for its children. I fully support this project.

Katie H.
on May 07, 2007

This is a truly beneficial project. Please grant the funds requested.

Alan
on May 07, 2007

I support the Mt. Greenwood playground project.

Lisa Mendum
on May 07, 2007

Please grant the funds needed to buy new play equipment for Mount Greenwood park. Thank you

Jamie Lynn
on May 07, 2007

I fully support this Mt. Greenwood playlot project. Mt. Greenwood is a family-oreinted neighborhood whose children deserve this.

Tim Fyalkowski
on May 07, 2007

I grew up in the area and support new playgrounds.

Jennifer Yaeger
on May 07, 2007

I was raised in the Mt. Greenwood area and remember many days playing in Mount Greenwood Park , day camp and other events. I fully support the addition of the play lot for this park.

Kelly B
on May 07, 2007

We are very excited at the news that we are going to get a new park. We have been waiting for a long while for a safe new park for our kids to play. Thank you for all your hard work in getting this done.

Val
on May 07, 2007

I am in support of this playlot. This neighborhood truly deserves it.

mary c
on May 07, 2007

General Mills- Hamburger Helper

We the people of Mt. Greenwood Park of the United States of America would appreciate any help you can give us in attaining a safe park for our children. Many of our residents of Mt. Greenwood have great memories of this neighborhood park and believe our children should have that opportunity also! Thank You.

Janel V.
on May 07, 2007

Parks are a necessity in any community to ensure kids with a SAFE outdoor playland. Mnt. Greenwood should be no different.

Sue K.
on May 07, 2007

Let's teach our children the importance of family and community by giving them a safe place to play; by allowing them to develop life-long memories; and most importantly by teaching them the value of giving back to your community. PLEASE HELP MT. GREENWOOD BUILD A NEW PARK!!!

Bridget Czubernat
on May 07, 2007

Mt Greenwood Park really needs a new park, and these woman have put in so much effort to make sure our kids have a safe place to play. This just shows that if a community gets involved good things can happen.

Nicole Alessi
on May 06, 2007

This park in need of repair. Mt. Greenwood park should be given this grant to better the community.

Liz G.
on May 06, 2007

Mt. Greenwood Park is a disaster!
Our kids are at risk anytime they play there. All children deserve a safe, up-to-date park to play in. It should be the kind of place where wonderful childhood memories are made. I am so pleased the community has come together to rebuild it.... and we need all the support we can get!!!!!!! Please help us, help our KIDS!!!! Thank You!!!!

Melinda
on May 05, 2007

A new park is needed in Mount Greenwood for families to enjoy. It is so important to have a safe place for your children to play, and what better place than a park. It will also be such a pleasure to see in the community, it will add so much to 111th Street

maria
on May 05, 2007

What run down pathetic park. Finally someone is doing something about it. You go girls!

Mary
on May 05, 2007

Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; it is the only thing that ever had." This spirit is reflected in our wonderful neighborhood. Our park is our town square. We want our park to represent our community pride.

Katy
on May 05, 2007

The families in Mt. Greenwood need a fun and safe place to play and enjoy the outdoors. A new park would be such an asset to the neighborhood. In a community that is filled with young families, there is no better way to draw people of all ages together than a park and playground!

Christine LeFils
on May 05, 2007

There is a group of people who have worked tirelessly to make a safe place for our kids to play & this project deserves your support.

Donna
on May 05, 2007

This project is long overdue. My children are older now but I would love to see this become a reality for our community. I always had to drive to other communities to use their parks so my children had a safe place to play. It would be nice if the children could stay in their own community to play. Our children need to get outside and play more this would help them to get more active.

MB
on May 05, 2007

I have two toddlers. We live only 2 blocks from this park and we never use it because it is so unsafe. The Mt. Greenwood community needs a place where we can bring our babies to so that they can play and that we know that they are safe and secure like other parks in surrounding neighborhoods!

Mary Jo
on May 05, 2007

The playground at Mntgrnwd prk is terrible. I have a child with a physical disability. It would be great if he could play with the other children under adequate safety conditions. Most importantly,m/be with this grant there could be a ramp that actually goes somewhere and children w & w/o disab. can access the whole playground & have fun safely interacting with each other w/o barriers.Please help

Melody Murphy
on May 04, 2007

We saw a need and decided to do something about it. Taking pride in your community and working together for a greater purpose is what America is all about. If we don't care about our children, their safety and social development, who will? I am proud to be a Mt. Greenwood resident, and I will continue to contribute positively to my community. Would you please help us reach our goal?

Kristen S.
on May 04, 2007

The Council as well as the community has done an incredible job working to raise the funds for the project. A park of this nature would greatly benefit all children but especially those like my sons whose special needs are not met by the majority of the parks today. We all look for the best we can for our children, and with your support our dream park will be realized. Thank you.

Kelly
on May 04, 2007

Playgrounds are essential for kids to explore and grow. Our community is pulling together to make Mount Greenwood 's playground a better place for our children.

TR
on May 04, 2007

The community of Mt. Greenwood has come together with the leadership of several hard-working Moms to create a safe place for our children to play. The current equipment is not safe. This playlot would be an asset to our community and be accessible to all children, including those with disabilities. I would love for my children to see this dream become a reality.

Jaime Darwin
on May 04, 2007

The Mount Greenwood Park Advisory Council has worked very hard to raise multiple sources of sponsorships and community commitment. I participated in the local fund raiser held for the community and the team working on this project put their heart and souls into making this playlot happen for the children. Please help support all their valiant efforts.

Julie Oyler
on May 04, 2007

The opportunity to be outdoors and play is important as we try to keep our kids healthy and active. It also prevents obesity in society!

Jess
on May 04, 2007

Families and friends in Mt. Greenwood have really come together to support such an important part of the community-the playground! I applaud everyone's volunteer efforts and am proud to live in such a caring neighborhood. Children will have a fun and pleasant place to visit and stay active! Please help us achieve our goal by awarding us this generous grant. Thank you for this opportunity!

Mike Hein
on May 04, 2007

We are really looking forward to the new park. The moms involved have done an awesome job of raising the funds. The present park is in terrible shape and yet it is filled on a daily basis. The new playground will be a great place for hundreds of local families.

Robyn Blake
on May 04, 2007

My sister live down the street from the park - the old one is horrible and an accident waiting to happen - I hope they raise the money to get a new park in place for all to enjoy!

Jenny B
on May 04, 2007

There is a real need for an updated and safe play ground at Mt. Greenwood Park . My children play at the park on a weekly basis, but I am afraid of them using some of the outdated equipment. The ideas for the new park are great and if the project gets the necessary funds, this new park would enhance our neighborhood, our lives and the quality time that we spend with our children

missy
on May 04, 2007

Mt. Greenwood Park is a favorite family spot in our large city. Many kids would benefit from this upgrading process. The community team has worked endless hours to obtain support for this project. We need this help to get to the finish line. Our neighborhood not only needs this renovation but deserve it. All the city workers in the area are the heart of this great city making it a home for all.

Leslie
on May 04, 2007

I live in Mt Greenwood and go to the park almost everyday for various events and to walk my dogs. It's a great place for kids to play but the playlot has become worn down. The project needs your help and deserves your support to make it better for the whole community. This is a great park and many people have worked countless hours on this project to try and make it a reality. Help them succeed.

Sandi
on May 04, 2007

I'm not much with words ... I agree with the posts and I want to give my support. My kids thank you. :)

Colleen
on May 04, 2007

I live in another community near this playlot. I go there weekly with my children because of the wonderful atmosphere the community brings. I would hope this playlot gets your consideration for the grant. This playlot is one of two available for 7,000 growing families in this community and so many others use it as well. Your help will help them leave a grate impression on great kids.

Marty
on May 04, 2007

This park has a great program that services those with special needs. Any help that anyone can give to improving the facility is well deserved.

Maureen
on May 04, 2007

This project deserves your support. These moms have worked endlessly for our community to make our playlot the best it can be. The families in our neighborhood are top notch hard working and deserve a new state of the art park! I hope you consider our park project for the grant - it will be put to good use for years to come.

JEN
on May 04, 2007

The Mt Greenwood Community and its Businesses are very much a small town in a big city. Our park is our town square and the pride of our community. A place we share with other communities so that children, parents, grandparents and can come together in a fun and safe environment. This playground will secure and sustain a way of life.