2026 Meeting Calendar

RPAC anticipates holding meetings on the schedule below in 2026, taking place on the second Wednesday night of each month at 6:30 pm at the Rosenblum Park Field House, except as otherwise noted. Zoom availability will also be announced at confirmation via email and on the website at www.rosenblumpac.org

Please consider all listed dates tentative until each is formally announced and confirmed, always at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Subscribe to our email blasts or check the individual meeting listing page for the latest updates and relevant documents for each meeting.

Please email items you would like to see on a meeting agenda to Admin@rosenblumpac.org at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

• January 21, 2026 – Elections Meeting – Oversight by CPD

• February 11, 2026 (Discussion – Capital Project request submission)

• March 11, 2026

• April 8, 2026 (Committee discussion – Park Beautification)

• May 13, 2026

• June 10, 2026 (Final discussions for Juneteenth Event)

• July 8, 2026 (Planning for Aug Nat’l Night Out & Back-to-School Event)

• August 12, 2026

• September 9, 2026

• October 14, 2026

• November 11, 2026 (Veteran’s Day Holiday – Alt. Zoom mtg date TBA)

• December 9, 2026

The Future Looks Bright...

Rosenblum Park is currently classified as a "Playground" for funding purposes due to gray areas in the park's original establishment as a shared entity with CPS. RPAC has requested a full reclassification of Rosenblum Park to full PARK so that funding meets the programming needs of the robust, thriving community around the park. In addition to Capital Improvements that would align with the reclassification, such as construction of a standalone Field House and relocation of the existing tennis courts, RPAC has requested consideration for the following items to be added at Rosenblum Park using the City's Participatory Budget Program.

• Water Fountain near basketball courts

• Park Benches and picnic tables with pergolas

• Trees

• Bleachers for Football Field

• Baseball Field Upgrades

• Better lighting and ADA Compliance Upgrade at Field House entrance

• Kickball and Flag Football supplies

• Putting Green

• Dog Run

• Poop Bag Dispensers

• Snow Removal

• Announcement Boards (Preferable Digital)

Major Events

RPAC is in need of committee members to expand our manpower in support of major events at the park. Become an RPAC member and lead or participate on a committee. We currently have plans to include the following events.

• Earth Day Park Cleanup, which includes tree planting and beautification efforts (Register to be a Site Captain)

• Music in the Park (Juneteenth Music Festival)

• Movies in the Park (Underwriting Deadline Mar 16)

• National Night Out

• Back To School Bookbag Drive

• Weekly park cleanup efforts

RPAC Officer Elections

2026 RPAC Board elections will take place at our regular November meeting (Wednesday, November 11). Elections were held in January 2026 and Bylaws changes limit President and Vice-President terms to 2 years, while Secretary and Treasurer terms are 1 year. Nominations will be solicited during the regular October meeting (Wednesday, October 14) for Secretary and Treasurer positions. The existing slate of officers may be re-nominated, and if no other nominations are made, they may continue their terms with an affirmative vote. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the November meeting. Candidates may self-nominate. You do not need to be present to be nominated. Per RPAC bylaws, in order to be eligible to vote, you must have attended at least 2 meetings during the prior 12 months. If you are not certain of your voting status or attendance record, please email admin@rosenblumpac.org and the Membership Committee will follow up with you. You may also check your voting eligibility status on the sign-in sheets at monthly RPAC meetings....

Get Involved...We NEED You!

The Rosenblum Park Advisory Council is all volunteer-driven. Nothing happens simply because it "should" - things get done when people step up to do them! As of January 2026, we are looking for volunteers who want to engage in the following areas: --

Capital Improvements: This is a current and active committee, whose main focus at this time is on the much-needed addition of a standalone field house and a total redesign and restructure of the park. This committee will also work with other city entities such as Safe Streets Chicago to report progress on proposed upgrades to 76th St raised crosswalks and other projects.

Implementation of approved Participatory Budget requests: This committee will keep up with project status & report back to RPAC members monthly. This is our ongoing effort to systematically assess the park and report on issues that need to be fixed, and help direct the attention and resource of the Park District to the most urgent problems.

External Relations: This very important committee will focus on communicating beyond our existing audience of RPAC members and email newsletter subscribers. This would include efforts to engage new people in our work, ensure that we are communicating more effectively to the surrounding communities, and work to make sure our key messages reach relevant public officials...

CONTACT US

Rosenblum Park Advisory Council is so excited you've taken the time to review our page and offer your feedback today! We are part of a larger neighborhood of concerned and engaged citizens who want to see our community thrive while we place emphasis on spaces like Rosenblum Park, which brings us all that much closer together. We would love for you to become a part of our connected voice.