LA RONDA PARAKATA

Lead artists / Artistas lideres: Hector Duarte, Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves

This design is a circular sculpture or “ronda” of interlocking butterfly forms inspired by the magic symbolism of the monarch butterfly, harmony with nature, and migration. The center of the space features native plants and repurposed cement blocks as rustic seating. La Ronda Paraka is the site of an annual Día de los Muertos event in late October, hosted by Casa Michoacán, Northeastern Illinois University Bilingual School Programs, Field Museum, and Chicago Park District.

Community Partner: Casa Michoacán (Pilsen) promotes cultural, social, and sporting activities between the Mexican and immigrant Michoacán community, with a transnational vision.

Este diseño es una escultura circular o “ronda” en forma de mariposas entrelazadas, inspiradas en el simbolismo mágico de la mariposa monarca, la armonía con la naturaleza y la migración. El centro del espacio lo caracterizan las plantas nativas y los bloques de cemento reutilizados como asientos rústicos. La Ronda Paraka es el sitio de un evento anual del Día de los Muertos a fines de octubre, organizado por Casa Michoacán, los Programas Escolares Bilingües de la Universidad Northeastern Illinois, el Field Museum y el Chicago Park District.

Organización comunitaria aliada: Casa Michoacán (Pilsen) promueve actividades culturales, sociales y deportivas entre los Mexicanos y la comunidad Michoacana inmigrante, con una visión transnacional.

Photos © Sandra Steinbrecher 2016 and Laura Milkert

PLAN YOUR TRIP

 

GETTING THERE

BY CAR:

Metered parking is available in the lots at 31st Street, 39th Street, and E. 47th Street/Cornell Drive. Parking is also available at the western terminus of the 35th St. and 41st St. pedestrian bridges.

BY BIKE:

Biking is a great way to access all of the Gathering Spaces. Whether you use your own, or rent one with Chicago’s bikeshare program, Divvy, biking is a great way to explore the entire Burnham Wildlife Cooridor. Divvy Stations are located at S. Lake Park Ave, E. 47th Street and at the 31st Street bridge.

For more info visit: Divvy Chicago

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Public transportation is an easy, accessible and affordable way to get around Chicago and access the lakefront.

CTA Bus routes 31, 35, 39 & 47 all take you as close to the BWC as possible. For more information on routes and bus tracker visit: Transit Chicago