The Parks Gala

The Parks Gala Sponsorship Opportunities 

PREMIER SPONSOR | $15,000

• Your evening begins at 5:30 PM with our pre-gala reception in the Nelson Mandela Sky Room. Join Chicago Parks Foundation, Obama Foundation and park leadership for a luxury Japanese whisky tasting hosted by House of Suntory.
• One premium table of ten for cocktails, dinner and awards on Home Court at 6:30 PM
• Parks After Dark Party included for all guests
• Full-page ad in The Parks Gala Program Book
• Additional event recognition onsite and online
  

TABLE SPONSOR | $10,000

• Your evening begins at 6:30 PM with one table of ten for cocktails, dinner and awards on Home Court
• Parks After Dark Party included for all guests
• Full-page ad in The Parks Gala Program Book
• Additional event recognition onsite and online
  

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $750 per person 

• Your evening begins at 6:30 PM with cocktails, dinner and awards on Home Court including Parks After Dark Party

Space is limited - please reply by Friday, June 5th. 

Formal invitation will follow with additional details. Cocktail attire.

View available options for space in The Parks Program Book. 

The Parks Gala
Presented by Chicago Parks Foundation 

On Saturday, June 27th, the Chicago Parks Foundation will host our inaugural gala at the Obama Presidential Center, marking one of the first major public celebrations within this historic new landscape - and the first ever for our beloved parks. 

Since 2013, the Chicago Parks Foundation has served as the nonprofit partner that connects communities with the private support their public parks need. The Parks Gala will celebrate the magic of the parks and the people who bring them to life.

5:30 PM NELSON MANDELA SKY ROOM
~For Presenting and Premier Sponsors Only~
Exclusive pre-gala welcome reception with House of Suntory Japanese whisky tasting

6:30 PM HOME COURT
Lively “Birdland” cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception followed by a magnificent seated dinner and awards

EMCEES
NBC 5 Anchors Marion Brooks and Alex Maragos

9:30 PM
The party continues with Parks After Dark including a grand dessert buffet and dancing

Honorees 
Carey Pinkowski
Tracy Raoul 
Tatsu Aoki 

Co-Chairs
Jennie Rosenthal
Christy Webber 

CONTACT US 
Upon your purchase, the Chicago Parks Foundation will connect with you to collect additional details about your table guests, menu choices and message for The Parks Program Book (if applicable).

Willa Iglitzen Lang, Executive Director
[email protected] 

Event Location
Obama Presidential Center, Home Court
6121 S. Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637 

Public parks need private support. The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 Partner of the Chicago Parks, FEIN #45-4866050.