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Indian Hills Outdoor Ice Rink is Now Open for the Season
Indian Hill Outdoor Ice Rink is now OPEN for the season! Indian Hills Park is located at 131 Wilson Street, Winnetka. Skating is Free – Bring your own skates! Know Before You Go – Rules of Indian Hill Outdoor Ice Rink Indian Hill Outdoor Ice Rink is the only outdoor ...
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James Hemmings Resigns from Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners
The Winnetka Park District announces the resignation of James Hemmings from the Board of Park Commissioners. Hemmings, who has served on the Board since 2023, played a significant role in advancing the Park District’s mission to enrich the quality of life for the community through exceptional parks, programs, and facilities. ...
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Zoning Board of Appeals Recommends Denial of Special Use Permit for Centennial Park & Beach Improvements
On December 9, 2024, the Winnetka Park District presented the proposed Centennial Park & Beach improvement project to the Village of Winnetka’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the third time. After extensive discussions and public input, the ZBA concluded the meeting by voting to recommend denial of the Special ...
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Winnetka Park District Needs Assessment Survey
Thank you to everyone who shared ideas and feedback on our community engagement site. We could not do this without all of you – your insight is invaluable throughout this process. The Winnetka Park District is now conducting a Community Survey to guide our Comprehensive Master Plan. This survey will ...
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Parking Lot Notice
November 23:Â Holiday Tree Setup begins November 29:Â Holiday Tree Sales begins A portion of the A.C. Nielsen parking lot will be blocked during this time. Please give yourself extra time when coming to the facility and take extra caution when driving in the parking lot.
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Winnetka Park District Engages Residents to Assist with a Ten-Year Comprehensive Master Plan
Winnetka, IL: The Winnetka Park District has embarked on an exciting journey towards enhancing its park and recreation offerings with the completion of a ten-year Comprehensive Master Plan. This transformative initiative aims to shape the future of public spaces and recreation activities, ensuring they meet the diverse needs and preferences ...
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Tower Road Park + Beach Parking Lot Closure
Winnetka, IL – The upper parking lot at Tower Road Park/Beach will be closed Friday, November 15 through Saturday, November 16 for parking lot striping.
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Winnetka Park District Embarks on a Comprehensive Master Plan for the Future of our Parks, Programs + Facilities
Winnetka, IL – The Winnetka Park District is excited to announce the commencement of a new comprehensive master plan project which will shape the strategic vision for the agency over the next ten years. Community feedback is at the forefront of this important initiative for the park district. During the ...
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Winnetka Park District Submits Special Use Permit for Elder Lane Park + Beach
The Winnetka Park District is excited to announce the submission of a Special Use Permit application to the Village of Winnetka’s Zoning Board of Appeals for the enhancement project at Elder Lane Park + Beach. This submission, made on Monday, September 16, 2024, represents a key step in the Park ...
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Meeting for Centennial Park + Beach Project Tentatively Rescheduled
Winnetka, IL – The Winnetka Park District regrets to announce that the previously scheduled presentation of the Centennial Park + Beach Project to the Village of Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals on September 24, 2024, has been cancelled by the Village. The meeting has been tentatively rescheduled for October 14, ...
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