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Garfield Park totals more than 172 acres and was designed by William Le Baron Jenney, who is best known today as the father of the modern skyscraper. Widely recognized for its historic Golden Dome field house, the park also offers a swimming pool, baseball fields, an artificial turf athletic field, a fishing lagoon, tennis courts, floral gardens and playgrounds. Garfield Park is adjacent to the Garfield Park Conservatory (one of the largest conservatories in the United States and a major Chicago tourist attraction), which regularly hosts flower shows, beekeeping classes, and an Artist in Residence program.

Najwa Dance Corps

A professional dance company in residence at Garfield Park, Najwa Dance Corps is devoted to the performance, production and preservation of dance styles and techniques reflective of the African American dance heritage and experience. From rituals of traditional Africa to the glamorous chorus girls of the swing era, NDC brings joyous, fascinating life to the different dance cultures that have influenced contemporary American dance.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries

Breakthrough envisions a safe, stable, engaged East Garfield Park where success is the norm and families prosper. They partner with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills and open doors of opportunity.

Deborah’s Place

Supportive housing and services offer women who are homeless in Chicago their key to healing, achieving their goals, and moving on from the experience of homelessness.

Garfield Park Community Council

This community-building organization is made up of dedicated residents and allies working together to develop leaders, and create opportunities and programs that fuel a vital Garfield Park community.

Inspiration Kitchens

Rooted in the belief that food can be used as a vehicle to change lives, Inspiration Kitchens provides people who are affected by homelessness and poverty with FREE professional culinary training, and job placement assistance in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

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