2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Culture, Arts & Nature (CAN)Culture, Arts & Nature(CAN)Arts and CultureOutdoor andEnvironmentalEducationSpecial EventsCulture, Arts and Nature (CAN) – creates and implements the District's outdoor and environmentaleducation programs, coordinates programs for the District's 12 cultural centers, provides leadership inthe development of nature and arts based after-school activities, youth employment and summerprograms, and produces special events and activities across the District.Arts and Culture - The Arts and Culture Unit envisions parks as vital cultural space that encouragesall Chicagoans to explore and embrace the visual and performing arts and their power to enhanceindividual quality of life, neighborhood development and community dialogue.Outdoor and Environmental Education (Nature) - The Outdoor and Environmental EducationProgram helps Chicagoans experience and enjoy the wonder of nature in the city. It strives tocultivate environmental awareness and appreciation by offering a wide range of nature-basedprograms through the seasons, in locations across Chicago. Programs and events generally takeplace in parks with unique and compelling natural areas.Special Events - The Special Events unit reaches every audience and community in the city.Through Movies in the Parks, Performances in the Parks, and Theater on the Lake, these eventscreate a cultural landscape in our communities. These events bring people together from allwalks of life and every corner of the city to dance together or experience a show or movie. Peoplewalk away with a positive feeling of the parks, our city and themselves.Department ExpendituresUnit 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetEnvironment $ 748,221 $ 1,061,745 $ 1,032,891Culture $ 453,906 $ 451,877 $ 462,319Special Events $ 675,848 $ 823,685 $ 773,152Total $ 1,877,975 $ 2,337,307 $ 2,268,362Personnel FTE 32.0 35.7 35.0$2,500,000$2,250,000$2,000,000$1,750,000$1,500,0002010 2011 20122011 AccomplishmentsProvided training and resources to field staff and communities including Play Camp Nature Playtraining for early childhood, Summer Camp Activity Guide “Sounds of the Summer Play List” inpartnership with libraries music theme and trained staff on its use.89