First Annual Uptown Garden Walk – Saturday, July 16, 2016

The beauty of Uptown’s gardens is reflective of its diverse and vibrant community members. The First Annual Uptown Garden Walk provides residents an opportunity to explore the various unique identities of the neighborhood. Garden Walk participants will explore gardens that both residents and organizations have come together to create and maintain throughout the years.

The walk features 24 gardens across 3 themes. There will be 3 formal tours during the day, and residents can also pick up a map at any start location for a self-guided tour. The Sidewalk Tour starting at 10AM at Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland, will showcase reimagined neighborhood spaces, such as Sunnyside Mall, as nontraditional gardens. The Coastal Tour starting at 1PM at Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine, will tour Uptown’s original coastline gardens and native habitats, such as the Marovitz Savanna. The Heritage Tour starting at 7PM at Winthrop Family Historical Garden, 4630 N. Winthrop, will tour gardens associated with Uptown history.

The garden walk is part of an effort to bring awareness to Uptown’s natural assets and original coastal zone. There is currently a lot of energy around revitalizing Uptown, and the natural resources are critical as a representation of the diverse community and organizations in Uptown.

The walking component also aims to highlight Uptown as a walkable neighborhood with many community resources within its borders, including local businesses, historic architecture, and nature along the routes.

The featured gardens are primarily publicly accessible gardens, such as parks, community, and school gardens. We hope that the garden walk will continue to expand and showcase the uniqueness of Uptown’s gardens and residents for years to come. All are welcome to attend the Garden Walk and are encouraged to RSVP.

The map & all the garden details are accessible on the ICA website. We also have a facebook page for easy social media sharing.