News
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
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 ...
Read More →
FAQ Elder Lane + Centennial Beach
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the status of the Property Exchange Agreement? The Property Exchange Agreement between the Winnetka Park District and Orchard 2020 Revocable Trust was signed October 10, 2020 by each party to the agreement. The exchange of properties has yet to take place. In the event ...
Read More →