Join host Chris Stacey for a our third walk in Chinatown's Ping Tom Park. Chris, who teaches the history of Chicago, will give a brief discussion of the history of the park, its architecture, geographical, and botanical highlights. We'll walk through the park and view the murals "All As One,” “Between The Mountains And The Water,” and “Be Like Water.” We'll enjoy the beauty of Gongshi (供石), also known as Taihu scholar’s rocks, found throughout the park. These are prized limestone stones from the Lake Tai (Taihu) region in Jiangsu Province, naturally water-eroded into dramatic holes and textures that symbolize mountains and the dynamic forces of nature in the shan shui (“mountain–water”) tradition. We'll also take a look at and discuss the historical significance of two major bridges seen from the park: the Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 458 and the St. Charles Airline Bridge. Afterward you are welcome to join Chris for an early evening dinner in Chinatown.

Date: Saturday, August 15

Time: 3:00pm

Remaining Spaces: There are 5 spaces left as of 5/15/26.

Location: Ping Tom Park, 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Cost: Free. Club members receive first priority. Join today. 

Event Updates: You will receive an email with meeting location and other pertinent information a few days before the event.

Photo Credit: Ping Tom Advisory Council, Public Domain