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Winnetka Park District Earns Prestigious National Recognition for Financial Reporting Excellence
The Winnetka Park District is proud to announce it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. This honor, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), represents the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and
Winnetka Park District Board Approves Revised Centennial Beach Off- Leash Dog Area Improvements Following Plan Commission Review
At its February 5, 2026 Special Board Meeting, the Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners approved a revised design for the Centennial Beach off-leash dog beach fencing project. The approved plan, (the “Revised Dog Beach Plan”), reflects adjustments made in response to feedback from the Village of Winnetka Plan Commission, regulatory agencies, and the community.
Update Regarding Centennial Dog Beach Temporary Fencing Solution
This notice is to inform the community of an upcoming Village of Winnetka Plan Commission meeting involving a Winnetka Park District application related to Centennial Dog Beach. Village of Winnetka Plan Commission – Regular MeetingDate: Wednesday, January 28, 2026Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Winnetka Village Hall, Council Chambers The Winnetka Park District has submitted a Special Use Permit application to the Village
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On January 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our Administrative Center will be closed. The Winnetka Ice Arena, Platform Tennis and A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center will be open with their normal scheduled hours.
Holiday Hours
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season! Please note our holiday hours before you head out to enjoy our facilities. Administrative Center: Christmas Eve: Closed Christmas Day: Closed New Years Eve: Closed New Years Day: Closed Winnetka Ice Arena: Christmas Day: Closed New Years Day: Closed A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center: Christmas Eve: 9am-2pm Christmas
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, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. Said hearing will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the