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News: All About Elks Park Community Playground Build September 22-24

Date Published Author
8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM  Alison Rodes 

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We need you! Join us September 24 at Elks Park for a once-in-a-lifetime community build with KABOOM!, Discover, and Ridgeville Park District! In just ONE DAY*, we’ll turn an empty corner in Elks Park into an incredible new playspace for south Evanston kids. No tools or skills required- we’ll provide everything you need (plus breakfast, lunch and water)!

Where & When
Elks Park, 301 Callan Ave. (corner of Callan and Mulford), Evanston

* Prep Days:
Monday and Tuesday,
September 22 and 23
8 am-4 pm

Build Day:

Wednesday, 9/24
8 am-3 pm
half-day shifts available

Volunteer Jobs
Light duty: sorting parts, serving food, painting signs
Medium duty: Assembling playground pieces, planting
Heavy duty: Digging, concrete mixing, structure installation

Sign Up!
To volunteer, scan the QR code,
go to ridgeville.org or go to https://tinyurl.com/BuildItAtElks