This summer hundreds of thousands of music lovers will descend on the city for its annual music festivals. And that impact on public land is a point of contention for some neighbors who live near the parks.
Hundreds of thousands of music lovers descend on the city for its annual summer music festivals, but the impact on public land is a point of contention for some neighbors who live near the parks.
Douglass Park just had its second of three festivals this summer, Summer Smash and Heatwave, with Riot Fest scheduled for September. Anton Adkins of Friends of Douglass Park, lives across the street and said the fests impact the neighborhood and cut back on residents’ use of green space.“We have to uproot our lives. The music at the EDM fest [Heatwave Festival] was very heavy on the bass. It’s loud. Plus, there’s no parking and I couldn’t have guests into my home.
Leslie Recht of the Grant Park Advisory Council, wants the decibel levels capped at Lollapalooza and notes the damage caused by semi-trailers parked on tennis courts and pavements. She also notes that this an “ongoing conversation with the city and the park district.”As the leading provider of recreation in the city, the Chicago Park District is committed to supporting the diverse needs and interests of all residents.
The Chicago Park District requires organizers of large-scale music festivals to submit and execute a community engagement plan before the event permit is approved and issued. The plan ensures neighboring residents and businesses are aware of the event, have the opportunity to voice their support and concerns and are kept informed of event operations that impact the surrounding community.
Under new leadership, the Park District is continuously evaluating permitted events of all sizes and exploring ways to improve community engagement, including welcoming input from neighboring residents and other community stakeholders.
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