Meetings, Agendas & Minutes

Regular Board Meetings
The Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners meet at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meetings dates and times are subject to change by action of the Board of Commissioners. Notice of such changes will be posted on this website and in the lobby of the Administrative Offices. To confirm the Board meeting location, date and time you may call the Administrative Office at 847-501-2040.  All meetings are open to the public, except those meetings, or portions of meetings which the Board determines to be held in private and which the law permits under Open Meetings Act. Agendas for the next meeting of the Board will be posted on the Tuesday prior to the meeting. A printable copy of the current meeting schedule is available here.

Committee of the Whole Meetings
The Committee of the Whole Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm to review and evaluate staff recommendations and supporting documentation. No formal action can be taken at the committee level. There are a few additional committees including: Audit and Stormwater, which meets as needed.

Staff Role
The Executive Director, Superintendent of Finance, Superintendent of Parks, Superintendent of Recreation, Administrative Services Manager and Marketing Brand Manager, regularly attend Board and Committee meetings to discuss agenda items with the Park Board. Other Park District staff attend meetings at the request of the Executive Director or Park Board.

Special Meetings
Occasionally, the Board may call a special meeting to discuss a topic in greater depth or to consider a matter that requires action prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Notices of special meetings, including the meeting’s agenda, will be posted on our website and at the Winnetka Park District office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Public Hearings
As a part of the planning process of a special project or issue, the Board may conduct public hearings. The purpose for these meetings is to provide residents with information on a specific topic and seek input.

2018 Meetings

Archived Meetings

Additional information regarding the agenda may be obtained from our Administrative Office, 847-501-2040.