Latino/a Voices in the Parks
8 videos • 180 views • by Chicago Park District The Chicago Park District is privileged to be comprised of a diverse team of professionals with eclectic cultural backgrounds that influence the cultural landscape of neighborhood parks located in communities across the city. The Chicago Park District launched the video series Latino/a Voices in the Parks in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The five-part video series featured the stories of Park District employees of Latino/a descent working in their respective parks to connect the public to nature, culture, art and recreation. Employees tell viewers about their roles within the Park District and how their cultural upbringing influences the work that they do to build inclusiveness and equity into their programming efforts.