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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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Dwyer Park Dedication

Winnetka, IL; September 14, 2023 — A ribbon cutting, and dedication event was held Friday afternoon, September 8 at Dwyer Park to recognize The Winnetka Woman’s Club for its $100,000 donation for improvements, maintenance, and repairs to the Winnetka Park District’s Dwyer Park gazebo. The donation also funds additional bench ...
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FAQ Elder Lane + Centennial Beach September Update

Winnetka, IL; September 11, 2023 — The Winnetka Park District continues to welcome public insights, opinions, and questions regarding the Elder Lane + Centennial Beach Project. Through a host of open house sessions, “Chats with Commissioners” sessions, visits to the Park District’s tent at the Winnetka Farmers’ Market, and public ...
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RecTrac + WebTrac Update: August 23 + 24

Winnetka, IL; August 17, 2023 — Beginning on Wednesday, August 23, RecTrac + WebTrac will be taken offline for an upgrade and backup process. RecTrac + WebTrac will remain offline from 3pm on August 23 through the completion of the migration on August 24 at approximately 2pm. We appreciate your ...
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UPDATE: Lakefront Emergency Training

UPDATE; Winnetka, IL; July 5, 2023 — A make-up session is being held today, Thursday, July 13. Winnetka, IL; July 5, 2023 — The Winnetka Park District conducted mock emergency drills in partnership with the Winnetka Fire Department. The training put lakefront lifeguards through the paces of hypothetical scenarios to ...
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Outdoor Tennis Courts Resurfacing

Winnetka, IL; June 28, 2023 — Beginning Wednesday, June 28, outdoor courts 8 – 12 will undergo resurfacing and will be unavailable to use. The court resurfacing will be completed no earlier than Tuesday, July 11. Outdoor courts 1 – 7 are available for booking; check in with the front ...
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Winnetka Park District Community Survey

Winnetka, IL; June 20, 2023 — The Winnetka Park District is seeking the input of Park District residents to help determine the park + recreation priorities for the community to inform our strategic plan. If you are a Park District resident, we encourage you to participate in our survey. The ...
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Winnetka Park District Lakefront Safety

Winnetka, IL; June 6, 2023 — Summer is right around the corner, and the Winnetka Park District would like to remind the community of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and considerate activities in and around the water. While beautiful, Lake Michigan and the lakefront are dynamic and require that ...
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