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Winnetka Park District Partners with Village and School District for Crow Island Stormwater Project

February 29, 2024; Winnetka, IL  – The Winnetka Park District is preparing for its ongoing collaboration with the Village of Winnetka and School District 36 on the Crow Island Stormwater Storage and Conveyance Project. This initiative marks the third installment in the Village’s comprehensive Stormwater Improvements Program, aimed at bolstering ...
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Thank you for your leadership, John Peterson

On the January 18 Board Meeting, a Resolution was read honoring John Peterson’s many accomplishments during his tenure as Executive Director. During Peterson’s leadership, the Park District completed: Dwyer Park Master Plan & Development Hubbard Woods Master Plan & Development Winnetka Waterfront 2030 Lakefront Master Plan Tower Road Park, Bluff ...
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Sled Hill + Outdoor Ice Rink Updates

The Winnetka Park District’s sledding hill is closed due to the Village of Winnetka stormwater construction project and the Winnetka Park District’s golf course construction project.  Interested down-hill racers will find the Park District’s traditional sledding area fenced off for safety and to preserve the ongoing work.  Not to worry ...
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Program and Facility Update for Friday, January 12

Due to the predicted severe weather conditions and for the safety of our residents and employees, the following adjustments have been made to our programming for Friday, January 12:  Figure Skating, hockey + Paddle Tennis are canceled.  Winnetka ice Arena will be open for rentals and Freestyle Lessons.  A.C. Nielsen ...
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Platform Tennis Event

The Winnetka Platform Tennis Club (WPTC) and Winnetka Park District (Park District) are delighted to announce the grand opening of two new platform tennis courts at the Platform Tennis Facility, located at 490B Hibbard Road. This exciting addition serves the broader community and, notably, the Winnetka Platform Tennis program, one ...
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Holiday Hours 2023

We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! Please note our special holiday hours at our facilities:  Administrative Center: December 22: Closed  December 25: Closed  December 29: Closed  January 1: Closed  A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center:  December 24: 9am – 2pm  December 25: Closed  December 31: 9am – 2pm ...
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Winnetka Park District Notice of Public Hearing

Winnetka Park District Notice of Public Hearing: The Board of Commissioners of the Winnetka Park District of Cook County, IL hereby gives notice that said board will hold a public hearing regarding the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024. Said hearing ...
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Shannon Nazzal to serve as Winnetka Park District’s new executive director

Winnetka, Illinois – December 6, 2023 – The Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners announced it selected Shannon Nazzal, CPRE as the new executive director for the agency. “Shannon brings a remarkably deep level of experience and expertise in recreation and government administration to the Winnetka Park District,” said Park ...
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Dwyer Park Butterfly Garden

Winnetka, IL; November 8, 2023 –  In 2023, the Dwyer Park Butterfly Garden was added to the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens!  This accomplishment was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Winnetka Garden Guild. The process of submitting a garden to the Archives can span over ...
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Revitalization + Remembrance: Nick Corwin Park Playground Celebrates a Remarkable Journey

Winnetka, IL; October 17 – A heartwarming celebration of renewal and remembrance unfolded at Nick Corwin Park playground Thursday, October 12, 2023. The event was a tribute to the profound significance of this cherished park within the Winnetka community, while also acknowledging the tireless efforts of Winnetka resident Jake Claybrook ...
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