Promontory Point Conservancy
to protect and preserve
Promontory Point Park
Burnham Park, Chicago
Photo by Eric Allix Rogers
Promontory Point is again in danger
We demand the City, Chicago Park District and US Army Corps of Engineers:
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revive the 2006 Obama planning process
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repair and preserve the historic limestone revetment
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guarantee full community participation
CDOT, CPD, USACE: Don’t restart the clock! Let’s pick up right where we left off!
Photo: David Schalliol
Restore and Preserve Promontory Point
Our plan for rehabilitation and repair includes:
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maximum historic limestone
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minimum concrete and disruption
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safe and generous access (ADA compliance) for all to both the revetment and the water
We advocate a feasible, functional preservation approach, not demolition and new construction
Upcoming Events
Events
Join us next year for 2022 monthly clean-ups at the Point. We meet Sundays, 10:30am, east of the 55th Street tunnel at the National Register plaque.
9 April 2022
30 April 2022
15 May 2022
12 June 2022
10 July 2022
7 August 2022
11 September 2022
16 October 2022
13 November 2022
11 December 2022
If you love the Point, join us to preserve it!
Support the historic limestone revetment at the Point and local merchants too. Get your FREE bumperstickers and buttons at these favorite neighborhood locations:
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61st Street Farmers Market: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
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Build Coffee
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Seminary Coop Bookstore
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57th Street Books
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57th Street Wines
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Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap
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Hyde Park Produce
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Sit Down Sushi & Cafe
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Open Produce
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The Cove
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Bonne Sante Health Foods
Planning an event at the Point?
The Conservancy does NOT issue park permits for BBQs, weddings or other events. The Chicago Park District does:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/promontory-point
Here is the information on the Park District's website about grilling in parks: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/grilling
Here is information on the Park District's website about whether your event will require a permit:
https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/about-us/faq/permits-faq#paragraph-16698