McKinley Park News - Art and Skateboarding Converge at DIY Skate Park Fund-Raiser

: Published April 19, 2025; By Justin Kerr; Neighborhood News

Attendees enjoy the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery in the West Town neighborhood.

: Published April 19, 2025; By Justin Kerr; Neighborhood News

The Marshfield Courts skate park at 1644 W. 35th St. in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood kicked off its fifth season with a fund-raiser the evening of Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Subterra gallery in the West Town neighborhood.

Dozens of skateboarders, fans and members of the DIY skate park gathered to support the non-profit, all-volunteer project and its programs, such as its skate school for kids.

Supporting donors included both local names and nationwide brands, donating to a raffle, tattoo booths and complimentary beverages. Several artists who have contributed work to the skate park also shared their bios and work samples as a featured exhibit, alongside DJs and skate videos.

From left to right, Dexter Magratten, Liam Bergeron and Ezra Bent take in the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Nancy Quiroz gets a new tattoo from artist Luis Salmon at the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Raffle merchandise lines the wall of the the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Attendees examine the artwork and biographies of artists who have contributed to the skate park at the the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Hand-painted signs display the sponsors of the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Marshfield Courts founder Juan Chavez and Marcella Green enjoy the group's fund-raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
A timeline shows the development of Marshfield Courts at the Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
marshfield courts fund raiser timeline
Pam Punsiriruk, left, and Liliana Ortiz enjoy the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Will Ramirez gets some new ink from tattoo artist Thomas Alva Jr. at the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
From left to right, Josh Trejo, Marshfield Courts Treasurer Zack Rupp and Nick Sanchez enjoy the group's Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.
Attendees enjoy the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery in the West Town neighborhood.
marshfield courts fund raiser attendees

From left to right, Dexter Magratten, Liam Bergeron and Ezra Bent take in the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Nancy Quiroz gets a new tattoo from artist Luis Salmon at the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Raffle merchandise lines the wall of the the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Attendees examine the artwork and biographies of artists who have contributed to the skate park at the the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Hand-painted signs display the sponsors of the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Marshfield Courts founder Juan Chavez and Marcella Green enjoy the group's fund-raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

A timeline shows the development of Marshfield Courts at the Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Pam Punsiriruk, left, and Liliana Ortiz enjoy the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Will Ramirez gets some new ink from tattoo artist Thomas Alva Jr. at the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

From left to right, Josh Trejo, Marshfield Courts Treasurer Zack Rupp and Nick Sanchez enjoy the group's Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery.

Attendees enjoy the Marshfield Courts Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Subterra Gallery in the West Town neighborhood.