Jefferson Park Forward is proud to participate in the international, annual Park(ing) Day, an event that raises awareness about the need for more urban open space by temporarily and legally reclaiming spaces normally reserved for cars and turning them into community spaces.

When: The third Friday each September

In 2020, Park(ing) Day is Friday, September 18.

Where: Near the Jefferson Park Transit Center (usually…)*

*NOTE: Due to Covid-19, the 2020 Park(ing) Day is virtual. See the JPF main Facebook page for more information.

In addition, follow our Park(ing) Day Facebook page for updates.

Wait, What?

Hang Out In A Parking Space?!?

Well yes, but there’s more to it than that. Park(ing) Day’s purpose is to help foster a stronger sense of community by temporarily converting space normally reserved for cars into community spaces where neighbors can come meet, make new friends, and support local businesses. Like Weston’s. Or Gale Street Inn. Or even Dunkin’ Donuts (they love us!).

Who Came Up With This

Park(ing) Day got its start in 2005 in San Francisco when Matt Passmore, with help from his teammates at his art and design studio, decided to feed the meter for two hours and decorate the space with some sod, a planted tree, and a park bench. When the two hours was up on the meter, so was the first Park(ing) Day. It has since gone international and led to the installation of permanent “parklets” in many cities.

Our purpose in bringing Park(ing) Day to Jefferson Park is to highlight the need for more people space in our community. Especially with the large amount of open parking and wider roads that cross through the heart of our neighborhood and are a hazard to pedestrians.

Need More Convincing?

Here are some photos from last year’s successful Park(ing) Day:

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