The West Chicago Park District planted 22 new trees at Kress Creek Farms Park with support from a tree equity grant through The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative. Featuring nine different species, the new trees will help build a healthier, more diverse tree population while providing shade and shelter from the wind as they grow. Learn how the Park District plans to care for these trees for years to come.

West Chicago Park District Executive Director Gina Radun shares what’s taking shape at the Park District’s largest park, including plans for new grass soccer fields, a walking path and additional parking. West Chicago Park District is putting an underutilized area at Kress Creek Farms Park to work for the community with new grass soccer fields coming to the park on the south side of West Chicago. The project will transform a large, currently unused area of the park into grass