News
Centennial Beach Sand Refurbishment Project
The Park District is cooperating with state and federal agencies to allow for sand nourishment on the southern section of Centennial Beach to begin early next week, during the week of October 13, 2025. The work will be completed from Marine based construction. During this time, a temporary construction fence will be installed to limit
Winnetka Golf Club Closures
Winnetka Golf Club will be periodically closing the course or individual holes to accommodate agronomic maintenance over the next six weeks. The dates of these closures are: October 7 – Hole #8 Closed October 14 – Hole #9 Closed October 15 – 18-Hole Course Closed for Greens Aerification October 21 – Hole #10 Closed October 28
Elder Beach Cleanup Project Update
The Winnetka Park District is pleased to share that the first phase of the Elder Lane Beach cleanup is now complete. This important effort marks a significant step toward restoring and enhancing our shoreline.The next phase of the project, led by the Village of Winnetka, will focus on replacing the damaged section of the Elder
Upcoming Survey Work in Winnetka Parks
The Winnetka Park District has partnered with DLZ Industrial Surveying Inc. to conduct survey work at Crow Island Woods, Skokie Playfield, and Bell Woods in the coming weeks. As part of this project, drones will be used to collect detailed digital data for each park site. This includes mapping features such as buildings, site elements, paving, utilities, water
Update on Elder Lane and Centennial Beach Cleanup Efforts
The Winnetka Park District is making steady progress on the cleanup efforts at Elder Lane and Centennial Beaches. To date, most debris has been successfully removed from Centennial Beach, and we anticipate reopening it shortly to dog beach pass holders. The anticipated date to re-open Centennial Beach is August 9 (weather permitting). “We’ve made excellent
Upcoming Paving Projects
The paving project on the Green Bay Trail between Elm St. and Pine St. is anticipated to begin July 31 through August 1 (weather dependent). Signage will be provided throughout the trail indicating the impacted areas and where to detour. Thank you for your patience during this process.