Our goal is to raise $10,000 to purchase gardening supplies, native plants and equipment to build a nature playspace and native garden at our 10 acre Kelvyn Park. Your donation is an investment in the youth and community of Hermosa, Belmont-Cragin and surrounding communities that use our services, bring the community together and have better quality of life for our residents.
The Hermosa Neighborhood Association is proud to offer free help with housing for renters or first-time home buyers. The sessions were held in person at Kelvyn Park Field House (Chicago Park District, 4438 W. Wrightwood) in Hermosa, and on Zoom. Both sessions are open to all Chicagoans.
The Kelvyn Park field house is in need of repair, and Park Advisory Council President Casey Guerra lead the effort to apply for the Chicago Works Community Challenge that offers $1.5 million to one project in each of 7 regions.
The largest park in Hermosa, Kelvyn Park has been home to the theatre performances, festivals, sports leagues, wedding receptions, seminars, community meetings and events.
There are 3 critical areas of need, and this video shows the extensive damage from water leaking into the auditorium, the limited accessibility for patrons to get into the building and the gymnasium bathrooms that are out of order because of extensive plumbing problems.
Community support is needed, so please fill out this survey by November 12th and help save the field house from further deterioration.
