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Winnetka Park District to Revise Elder + Centennial Beach Project Plans
The Winnetka Park District Board directed staff to: Pause the current zoning application process for Centennial Park & Beach and Elder Lane Park & Beach with the Village of Winnetka. Work with consultants to revise the plans for both sites, incorporating feedback from the Village of Winnetka, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Plan
Tree Trimming at Centennial Park
The Park District will be performing pruning maintenance care for 55 trees throughout the tableland of Centennial Park in order to remove dead branches and overgrowth beginning June 25 – June 27. In addition to the trimming, the contractor, Savatree, will be removing two dead trees at this time as well. The location of these
Celebrate the Reopening of Happ Road Park + Playground with a Free Ice Cream Social
Join us on Wednesday, June 18 to celebrate the reopening of Happ Road Park + Playground from 1:30 – 2:30pm. The community is invited to a FREE Ice Cream Social. Play on the new equipment, check out the new resurfaced basketball courts and the safety measures we added to this beloved park. More about the
Winnetka Platform Tennis Facility
The Winnetka Platform Tennis Facility will be closed for maintenance and updates beginning Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Winnetka Plan commission Recommends Denial of Special Use Permit and Exceptions for Centennial Park + Beach Project
The Winnetka Park District returned to the Village’s Plan Commission on May 28, 2025 to present updates on the proposed Centennial Park and Beach Special Use Permit Case No. 24-08-SU. First introduced to the Plan Commission on January 22, 2025, the project represents a multi-year effort to address shoreline erosion, improve safe and equitable access,
We Welcome the Start of Beach Season which Includes the Opening of Elder Lane Beach
As summer approaches, the Winnetka Park District is thrilled to announce the official opening of its seasonal beaches on May 24. The community is invited to enjoy beach access at Maple Beach, Tower Beach, and Lloyd Beach throughout the summer months. Swimming is permitted at Maple and Tower Beach; Lloyd Beach is home to