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Skokie Playfield Synthetic Turf Replacement Project
The Winnetka Park District is moving forward with the replacement of the synthetic turf field at Skokie Playfield. Originally installed in 2013, the current field has provided more than a decade of play and enjoyment for athletes, families, and community members. This replacement project will ensure the continued safety, performance, ...
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Comprehensive Master Plan is Approved by Winnetka Park District Board
The Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners officially approved the Winnetka Comprehensive Master Plan at the Regular Board Meeting on October 23, 2025, marking a major milestone in the Park District’s long-term planning initiative, Plan! Winnetka Parks. Winnetka Park District’s Comprehensive Master Plan is the district’s forward-looking vision for the ...
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Centennial Special Use Permit Temporary Dog Fencing
The Winnetka Park District has submitted a Special Use Permit (SUP) through the Village of Winnetka for temporary fencing improvements at Centennial Park and Beach, including the Dog Beach area. The SUP process ensures that proposed site enhancements align with Village zoning requirements and community standards while protecting environmental, shoreline, ...
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Golf Services Advisory Board
The Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners has adopted Resolution 2025-04-24-02, establishing the Golf Services Advisory Board to further support community involvement and provide focused oversight in golf operations. The newly formed advisory board will serve as a platform for open dialogue between residents and the Park District, reinforcing the Board’s ...
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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 ...
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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 – ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Cleanup at Centennial and Elder Beach Scheduled to Begin July 21
The Winnetka Park District will undertake critical beach cleanup and safety improvement efforts this summer at Centennial Beach and Elder Lane Beach beginning July 21, 2025. With the contract for work obtaining Park Board approval in June, it solidifies the Winnetka Park District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and ...
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